Senegal minister attends regional football final to support youth
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Idrissa Samb, Senegal’s Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, attended the regional football final in Louga and praised the energy of local youth.
The final match pitted ASC Barack of Louga against ASC Tedoungal of Linguère, with ASC Barack winning the regional title. Samb attended the event at the invitation of Amadou Bèye Ndiaye, a member of the Kiraay party and Samb’s cabinet director, recognizing Ndiaye’s work in strengthening local ties.
The minister noted the large turnout and festive atmosphere, describing it as a celebration of Senegal’s youth. He connected the event to Senegal’s preparations for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, stating the gathering demonstrated how well young people align with the president’s focus on youth and solidarity economics. Samb encouraged continued enthusiasm as the country approaches the Youth Olympic Games, urging young people to embrace a healthy mind in a healthy body.
He congratulated ASC Barack on their victory over ASC Tedoungal after a competitive match.
