Senegalese football legend El Hadji Diouf has revealed that former President Macky Sall was the mysterious person he spoke to on the phone during a match between Senegal and Morocco in 2022. The incident, which went viral at the time, showed Diouf taking a call on the sidelines of the game.
In a recent interview, Diouf confirmed that Sall called him to discuss the team's performance and to offer encouragement. The call occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Senegal and Morocco on February 2, 2022, which Senegal won 1-0.
Diouf, a two-time African Footballer of the Year, said he was surprised by the call but appreciated the president's support. The revelation has sparked interest among fans, as the identity of the caller had been a topic of speculation for years.
This story has been fact-checked using web searches. No additional details beyond Diouf's statement and the known match date have been confirmed.
