Papa Fall Explained

Papa Fall
Fullname:Papa Massé Mbaye Fall
Birth Date:11 December 1985
Birth Place:Dakar, Senegal
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:2008–2009
Clubs1:Ciudad de Vícar B
Years2:2009–2010
Clubs2:Norias CF
Years3:2014
Clubs3:Union Meppen
Caps3:8
Goals3:1
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:A.D. Polideportivo Aguadulce
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalteam1:Guinea-Bissau
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Papa Massé Mbaye Fall is a Senegalese-born Bissau-Guinean football player and coach. His playing position is a goalkeeper and he is the goalkeeper coach of A.D. Polideportivo Aguadulce.

International career

He made his international debut for Guinea-Bissau against Zambia on 4 June 2016. His eligibility for Guinea-Bissau has been questioned by the Football Association of Zambia, that sent a complaint to the Confederation of African Football.[1] His eligibility was upheld on 22 August 2016, confirming Guinea-Bissau's cup of Nations qualification.[2]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of FIFA referee Ousmane Fall.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FAZ writes to CAF over Guinea Bissau Goalkeeper’s ineligibility. James. Sibeleki. 7 June 2016. 11 June 2016.
  2. News: Africa Cup of Nations: Guinea-Bissau's first ever finals confirmed. 2016-08-22. BBC Sport. 2018-02-13. en-GB.