World Cup 2026: Senegal sack Pape Thiaw after disappointing campaign
The 45-year-old coach was also set to begin a five-match suspension in September after being sanctioned for leading his players off the pitch in protest over a penalty awarded to Morocco during the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Senegal arrived at the World Cup with high hopes after lifting the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Morocco in the final earlier this year.
The Senegal Football Federation has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the country’s underwhelming performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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