Royal Combat: Wrestler Doudou Sané Shocks Muslim Community with His 'Nguimb' (photo)

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Senegal
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Royal Combat: Wrestler Doudou Sané Shocks Muslim Community with His 'Nguimb' (photo)

On Sunday, during a Senegalese wrestling event at the National Arena, Doudou Sané won his match against Pape Mbaye. His victory sparked controversy due to his 'nguimb', a traditional garment adorned with the Quranic verse 'Ayat al-Kursi'. Several members of the Muslim community criticized this use of sacred texts as inappropriate in a wrestling context, leading to strong reactions on social media.

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