19.01.2026 16:00
The sudden illness and hospitalization of three Senegalese players during halftime in the Africa Cup of Nations final raised suspicions in the country. Galatasaray's Ismail Jakobs made a striking claim, stating, "Something happened before the match."
In the Africa Cup of Nations final, where Senegal became champion by defeating Morocco 1-0, a health issue that occurred during halftime became one of the most talked-about topics after the match. It was reported that three Senegalese players suddenly fell ill and were taken to the hospital.
THEY FELL ILL DURING WARM-UP
Just minutes before halftime, Pape Matarr Sarr was sent to warm up due to the possibility of Lamine Camara's injury. While Camara was able to continue playing, it was learned that both Krepin Diatta and Ousseynou Niang had to return to the locker room during the warm-up alongside Pape Matarr Sarr.
FOOTAGE EMERGED
In video footage, Krepin Diatta was seen bent over on the field, while Ousseynou Niang was carried to the locker room with the help of his teammates. After the match, Lamine Camara confirmed that the three players were taken to the hospital and expressed hope that they would be okay.
CLUB RELEASED A STATEMENT
Ousseynou Niang's club, Union Saint-Gilloise, announced that the player was taken to the hospital along with two teammates due to not feeling well, stating that his condition was good and that he had returned to the Senegal camp.
ISMAL JAKOBS: THEY DID SOMETHING
Senegal's Galatasaray star Ismail Jakobs argued that what happened was not a coincidence. Jakobs said, "Something happened before the match. I think a lot will come to light after the match. It wasn't just this situation. A lot happened before the match as well. But you will find out. Something happened to Krepin, Ousseynou, and Pape Matar Sarr during halftime," which raised suspicion.