Former Senegal Star El Hadji Diouf Handed Prison Sentence | E. Diouf

Former Senegal striker El Hadji Diouf has been handed a prison sentence with suspension for non-payment of child support. The court ordered Diouf to pay immediately the sum of ten million CFA francs (approximately £13,220) to his ex-wife.

What happened?

Diouf was sued by his ex-wife for a payment delay of around £14,000. The court had previously ordered the former Premier League striker to pay £670 per month, in addition to medical expenses and school fees.

Why it matters for Senegal?

Diouf remains a true icon in his home country, where he was the spearhead of Senegal's historic campaign, marked by a quarter-final qualification in the 2002 World Cup.

What comes next?

Diouf's legal team announced that they would appeal the court's decision. Senegal fans are eagerly awaiting the next developments.