« Nguimb » with Quran on it: The Wrestling Federation sanctions Doudou Sané

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Senegal
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« Nguimb » with Quran on it: The Wrestling Federation sanctions Doudou Sané

Doudou Sané won his match against Pape Mbaye at a Senegalese wrestling event at the National Arena. However, his victory was overshadowed by controversy regarding his nguimb, which featured Quranic verses, including 'Ayat al-Kursi'. This use of sacred texts in a wrestling context was deemed inappropriate by members of the Muslim community, leading to a fine of 25,000 FCFA for Sané.

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