Good news: Senegalese international Alassane Ndao regains freedom after several months of detention

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Senegal

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Good news: Senegalese international Alassane Ndao regains freedom after several months of detention

The Senegalese Ministry of Youth and Sports announced the release of Alassane Ndao, a footballer playing for Konyaspor, on March 24, 2026. Arrested on December 8, 2025, for illegal sports betting, his release was ordered by the 3rd Criminal Court of Istanbul. The ministry praised the efforts of Senegalese diplomatic authorities, particularly Ambassador Moustapha Sokhna Diop.

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