The political influence on Mali football is criticized by Adam Coulibaly

Adama Coulibaly, a former Malian football player, has expressed his worries about the sport’s difficulties and blamed bad leadership and political meddling for its setbacks. The former defender, who had a prosperous career in Europe, underlined the importance of having experienced people run the sport in Mali.

It’s easy; they just need to place the appropriate personnel in the proper positions. In this nation, politics permeates every aspect of life. People who have no place in this sport are in charge of Malian football. They are unaware of it. They understood in other nations. Former football players ran football. You must be aware of the regulations at the highest level. Everything in our nation is political. In Mali, things are really sensitive and nuanced,” Coulibaly said.

His remarks bring to light a persistent problem in Mali football, where advancement on the field has frequently been impeded by political and administrative obstacles. Similar opinions have been expressed by several supporters and commentators, who have called for changes that would give former players and experts in football more authority.

Coulibaly’s remarks are a plea for structural improvements that might help Mali’s footballing fortunes as the nation continues to battle for consistency on the international scene.