Senegalese Professional Football League said it has opened disciplinary investigations after alleged “witchcraft” practices were reported during matchdays 26 and 27 of Senegal’s first and second division championships.
In a statement issued Friday, the league said it had observed the introduction and use of rituals and practices it described as incompatible with professional football during recent matches, incidents that were widely circulated on social media.
The governing body said it has spent years attempting to combat such behavior through sanctions provided for under competition regulations, stressing that the practices contradict the values of sport, fair competition and professional discipline.
The league added that such incidents damage the image of Senegalese football and undermine efforts to develop and market the domestic championship at a time when clubs and sports authorities are seeking to improve competitiveness and commercial appeal.
Officials said reports from match commissioners, alongside any additional evidence or information, would be reviewed by the disciplinary committee to determine responsibility and possible sanctions.
The league also called on clubs to strengthen awareness efforts among players, coaching staff and administrators, warning that similar practices inside stadiums and competition venues would not be tolerated.
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