{"id":802478,"date":"2025-09-22T09:30:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/non-classe\/senegalese-football-mourns-the-loss-of-icon-moussa-rm-1758533447169"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:30:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:30:49","slug":"senegalese-football-mourns-the-loss-of-icon-moussa-rm-1758533447169","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/non-classe\/senegalese-football-mourns-the-loss-of-icon-moussa-rm-1758533447169","title":{"rendered":"Senegalese Football Mourns the Loss of Icon Moussa Diop Quenum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The football community in Senegal is in mourning following the tragic news of the passing of <strong>Moussa Diop Quenum<\/strong>, a revered former international player and a key figure at <strong>ASC Jaraaf<\/strong> of Dakar. Quenum, who left an indelible mark on Senegalese football, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, a loss that has reverberated throughout the sport.<\/p>\n<h2>A Legacy of Passion and Dedication<\/h2>\n<p>Moussa Diop Quenum was not just a player; he was a symbol of dedication and talent in the Senegalese league. His career with ASC Jaraaf showcased his exceptional skills, contributing significantly to the club&#8217;s numerous successes over the years. Quenum was known for his passionate performances on the pitch, which earned him respect from teammates and admiration from fans. His commitment to excellence made him a role model for aspiring young athletes across the nation.<\/p>\n<h2>A Community in Shock<\/h2>\n<p>The announcement of Quenum&#8217;s death was made by the sports platform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/football\">Globe Sports<\/a>, prompting an outpouring of grief from players, fans, and sports enthusiasts alike. His passing is not just a loss for Jaraaf but for all of Senegalese football, as he represented the spirit and determination that define African sports culture. The football fraternity is left to reflect on his contributions and legacy within the sport.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Farewell<\/h2>\n<p>The body of Moussa Diop Quenum will be laid to rest following a ceremony scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025. The community is invited to gather at the mosque of Libert 1 near Dakar at 3 PM for prayers before he is interred at the Bakhiya Muslim Cemetery in Yoff. This gathering serves as an opportunity for fans and fellow players to pay their last respects to a true football legend.<\/p>\n<p>Quenum\u2019s life exemplifies what it means to be part of African football \u2013 resilience, skill, and an unwavering love for the game. As Senegal prepares to bid farewell to one of its finest sons, his influence will continue to inspire future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The football community in Senegal is in mourning following the tragic news of the passing of Moussa Diop Quenum, a revered former international player and a key figure at ASC Jaraaf of Dakar. Quenum, who left an indelible mark on Senegalese football, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, a loss that has reverberated throughout [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":802477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-802478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classe"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/image-156.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfmZoa-3mLc","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802478","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=802478"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802478\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/802477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=802478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=802478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=802478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}