Senegal’s FA president has accused their World Cup team doctor of being a gynaecologist instead of a physiotherapist.The African side’s players were said to have raised concerns after the issue was uncovered during this summer’s tournament.Senegal’s team doctor trained as a gynaecologist, FA president Abdoulaye Fall has claimedGettyAbderahmane Fediore has served as Senegal’s team doctor since 2017.During that time, he has been part of their medical staff at three World Cups and five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.However, Senegalese Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall told reporters at a press conference on Monday of their concerns.He claimed that Fediore has trained as a gynaecologist, causing the FA to look to recruit additional medical expertise during the World Cup.Fall said, via Reuters: “Based on the feedback I received, the players were not sufficiently reassured about being supported by him.”He added: “We had to find convincing expertise so they could feel reassured, because health comes before everything.”Claims rejectedHowever, the allegations have been strongly rejected by the Senegalese Association of Sports Medicine.In response, they have labelled Fall’s remarks ‘unfounded and defamatory’.Fediore is said to hold a specialist diploma in sports medicine and sports biology from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar.He also led the physiotherapy department at Fann Hospital in the capital city before taking up his role with the Lions of Teranga.Fall told reporters that players grew concerned after discovering Fediore had trained as a gynaecologistAFPSenegal were eliminated in the group stage at the 2018 World Cup, the first of three in which Fediore served as team doctor.This was followed by a run to the last 16 in Qatar four years ago.Meanwhile, they have reached the knockout stages at each of the five AFCON finals he has worked at.Of those, they won their first title in 2021 as well as reaching the final in both 2019 and 2025.This summer’s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment, though, after a round of 32 exit to Belgium.Manager Pape Thiaw was subsequently sacked following the 3-2 extra-time defeat.Senegal were knocked out of the World Cup in the last 32 after an extra-time defeat to BelgiumGettyHis side had held a 2-0 lead with less than five minutes remaining in the match before Belgium scored twice in three minutes to force extra-time.Youri Tielemans’ 125th minute penalty then secured a dramatic victory at Senegal’s expense at the end of the additional period.World Cup WhatsAppDon't miss an update from talkSPORT in our dedicated World Cup WhatsApp channel.Search for ‘talkSPORT World Cup’ in your ‘Updates’ tab on WhatsApp and we’ll drop the proper, unfiltered football chat straight to your lock screen—no fluff, just pure talkSPORT energy.It’s where you’ll find out all the new rules to watch out for, England and Scotland reaction and big match player ratings. Plus there will be loads of debates on the biggest talking points as Haaland, Mbappe, Kane and the biggest names in football descend on America, Canada and Mexico.