Sainey Sissohore M’Boge Represents The Gambia at FIFA Safeguarding Summit Panel
Champion Sport Consultancy (CSC) is proud to highlight the recent participation of Sainey Sissohore M’Boge at the global FIFA Safeguarding Summit, held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich.
FIFA Safeguarding Summit
The summit brought together leading safeguarding professionals, policymakers and football stakeholders from across the world to address one of the most important areas in modern football: player welfare and protection. The event forms part of FIFA’s wider commitment to ensuring that football is a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
Panel Contribution
Sainey was invited to contribute to a panel discussion focused on safeguarding implementation and the role of safeguarding officers within Member Associations.
As one of the emerging voices in this space—and notably among the few female representatives—her contribution reflected both practical experience and a strong commitment to advancing safeguarding structures within football systems.
Her participation aligns with the ongoing global effort to strengthen safeguarding education, policy, and accountability across all levels of the game.
A Milestone for Representation
Sainey’s presence at the summit is also a significant milestone for representation.
As highlighted across the event, safeguarding is not only about systems and policies, but also about people, leadership, and cultural understanding. Bringing diverse voices into these discussions is essential to creating meaningful and lasting change.
Her involvement reinforces the importance of:
Female representation in football leadership
African expertise within global football conversations
Local knowledge informing global safeguarding strategies
More information the FIFA Safeguarding Summit
The FIFA Safeguarding Summit is a flagship event within the FIFA Guardians programme, which focuses on building capacity and expertise in safeguarding across all 211 Member Associations.
The 2026 edition brought together approximately 170 participants and celebrated the graduation of safeguarding officers from around the world, reinforcing the collective responsibility to protect players and vulnerable individuals in football.
CSC Perspective
At Champion Sport Consultancy, we believe that player development and player protection go hand in hand.
Sainey’s contribution to this global platform reflects our broader mission:
To support football ecosystems that are not only high-performing but also safe, inclusive and ethically grounded.
We congratulate Sainey on this outstanding achievement and look forward to her continued impact in shaping safeguarding standards within football.
“Safeguarding is not just about policies, it’s about people. It’s about creating environments where players feel safe, valued and protected at every stage of their journey. Being part of this global conversation was both an honour and a responsibility and I’m committed to continuing this work within our football communities.” Sainey Sissohore M’Boge, CEO, Champion Sport Consultancy
