Diodo Sokhna

Diodo Sokhna is a mother from Dakar, Senegal, who tragically lost her son, Cheikh Touré, a promising young goalkeeper, to a scam involving fake football agents. After sending her son off with dreams of a professional football career, she received the devastating news of his death, which she believes was a result of exploitation and extortion by fraudulent recruiters. Her story highlights the dangers faced by many young African footballers seeking opportunities abroad.