The fight between Siteu and Modou Lo, fought yesterday, continues to be talked about in Senegalese wrestling circles. If the confrontation kept fans of this sport in suspense, a controversial action reignited the debates. Some Siteu supporters felt their wrestler had earned a decisive fall, but wrestling legend and advisor to new CNG president Malick Ngom, Moustapha Gueye, was keen to clarify the rules to clear up any misunderstanding.
« In the provisions of the regulations, it is said that there are three parts in the enclosure. The first, where any fall is counted, is where both wrestlers must remain for an action to be valid. The second, called the security zone, allows only those who remain in the first enclosure and lead the combat action to fall. Whoever is outside the first enclosure, as was the case for Siteu in this action, cannot be declared the winner even if his opponent bites the dust. Finally, the third enclosure, called the dead zone, is an area where no falls can be counted, even if the action begins in the enclosure.explained Moustapha Gueye.
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This technical analysis, stated by an emblematic figure of Senegalese wrestling, allows us to better understand why the referee did not grant victory to Siteu in this action. However, controversy remains high among fans, with some believing that the rules favor decisions that are sometimes open to interpretation. With this clarification and echoing Modou Mbaye’s announcement of a possible remake in July 2025, this duel could well experience a new episode, impatiently awaited by all enthusiasts.
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