After another defeat (2-1) against Jaraaf in the 7th round, the situation is clear for Guédiawaye FC. El Hadji Seck, who took over as interim manager on Sunday, didn't mince words about the team's predicament.

The suburban club is indeed going through a turbulent period with a disastrous record: zero points after seven league matches. "Starting the season without a win after six matches can only be a sign of a results crisis," admitted the manager, as reported by the specialist newspaper Record.

For El Hadji Seck, former coach of Stade de Mbour, the problem is primarily psychological. The players, under the weight of the pressure, "can't hold up mentally." He advocates a return to calm and a thorough overhaul to boost the morale of his team, while also praising the fair play and unwavering support of the fans despite the setbacks.

The Aliou Mbaye mystery

The absence of head coach Aliou Mbaye from the bench on Sunday was noted. When questioned about it, the assistant coach was very brief, simply stating that "the coach is ill."

A perilous timetable

The future looks bleak for Guédiawaye FC, according to the sports daily. In addition to their alarming results, the team will have to play their next four or five matches away from home, following sanctions imposed by the League after incidents involving their supporters against Sonacos.

The club faces a triple penalty: sporting sanction (withdrawal of the only point obtained after five days, leaving the counter at zero), financial sanction (a fine of 2 million CFA francs to be paid before the next match) and a disciplinary sanction (three matches behind closed doors, to be played on neutral ground).

The management hopes, however, to obtain leniency from the Senegalese Professional Football League (LSFP), after having officially filed an appeal.