Former Doncaster Rovers star unveils plan to become a politician in Africa
The 36-year-old is attempting to become an MP in his home country of Senegal.
Diouf revealed he has scrapped plans to into management because a career in politics is more appealing to him.
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Hide AdHe said: "My future is defined. In the next two years I will be joining politics, because I know from that point I can change a lot in football.
"I have a lot of passion for politics, and I have people in Senegal who are mentoring me. That is the future for me, because a lot of Senegalese people are able to listen to me.
"I took high-level coaching courses, but decided not to continue since I have better plans on things I want to do.
"But I am always available to advise my team whenever called upon."
Diouf scored six goals in 22 appearances for Rovers during the 2011-12 season and was linked with a series of controversial incidents during his playing career in England.