Pape Thiaw

Pape Thiaw is the coach of the Senegal national football team. He is currently newsworthy due to the controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco. The final was marred by controversy, including a walk-off protest by the Senegalese team after Morocco was awarded a penalty in stoppage time. Thiaw defended his team's actions, calling it an emotional decision made in the heat of the moment. Following the incident, the African football's governing body issued fines exceeding $1 million and banned Thiaw, along with players from both Senegal and Morocco. The AFCON final has been described as an embarrassing night for African football, causing reputational damage. Prior to the final, Thiaw expressed hope that it wouldn't be Sadio Mane's last AFCON appearance for Senegal, despite Mane's announcement that he would retire from the tournament after the semifinal.