Senegal fans sign petition to sack coach Pape Thiaw
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African football is reeling after Senegal’s shocking elimination from the World Cup. Villarreal midfielder Papé Gueye, one of the squad’s standout players, set off a media bombshell by
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw was a player on the sidelines 24 years ago when his country beat France 1-0 in a shock result at the World Cup - now, he is ready to step into the driver's seat when the two sides meet in a highly anticipated rematch.
Sadio Mané faces Senegal setback ahead of USMNT clash and 2026 World Cup as coach Thiaw is suspended
Sadio Mané emerged as Senegal’s leader during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the national team successfully defending the continental title it first won in 2021. However, with a friendly against the USMNT and the 2026 World Cup approaching, the Al ...
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Senegal midfielder quits the national team unless head coach is sacked
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has sensationally quit the national team and has stated an intention not to return until the current management has left. The nation are coached by Pape Thiaw, who made headlines around the world earlier this year when he encouraged his players to leave the field of play in protest during the Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy is out for the team’s knockout round match against Belgium in the World Cup on Wednesday due to injury. On Tuesday, coach Pape Thiaw confirmed the Al-Ahli goalkeeper will miss his second consecutive World Cup match because he injured his knee in Senegal’s 3-2 loss to Norway in group play.
Belgium’s Red Devils’ extra-time qualification against Senegal (3-2 a.e.t.) for the World Cup Round of 16 owed as much to execution as to the choices of their coach, Rudi Garcia, and to the
