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The Confederation of African Football moves swiftly against Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw. Reports confirm CAF imposes a suspension following his conduct in the AFCON 2025 final against Morocco. Journalist Romain Molina first broke the news, stating the disciplinary commission targets Thiaw severely.
Senegal claimed a historic second AFCON title on January 18 in Rabat. The Lions of Teranga defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time. Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal amid intense controversy.
Chaos erupted late in the match. Senegal protested a contentious referee decision vigorously. Thiaw ordered his players off the pitch in a dramatic walk-off attempt. The team left the field for several minutes, risking disqualification. Captain Sadio Mane intervened crucially. He persuaded teammates to return and continue playing. Senegal held firm and secured victory despite the disruption.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui condemned the incident sharply. He described Thiaw’s actions as shameful for African football. Regragui highlighted the negative image projected globally. Thiaw faced further backlash immediately after. Journalists jeered him during the post-match press conference. The coach walked out abruptly without answering questions.
CAF launched a disciplinary procedure promptly. The body investigates Thiaw’s role in the walk-off and overall behavior. Sources indicate a heavy ban looms, potentially multiple matches. The suspension length remains undetermined officially. Some reports suggest four matches plus a fine. Others await the commission’s final ruling.
