The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a suspension to Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw following his controversial actions during the AFCON 2025 final against Morocco.
Thiaw was found guilty by CAF’s disciplinary committee for instructing his players to walk off the field in protest against a late refereeing decision, which resulted in chaotic scenes at the crucial match.
Despite Senegal returning to play and winning 1-0 after extra time, CAF deemed the actions of Thiaw and his technical staff as crossing a line.
In the statement announcing the suspension, CAF stated that Thiaw’s behaviour was a breach of competition regulations and damaging to the image of African football.
The suspension will keep Senegal without their head coach for upcoming continental matches, leading the Senegalese Football Federation to look for interim coaching solutions despite their recent success at AFCON.
CAF emphasized that discipline and respect for match officials are paramount, declaring that “no individual or team is above the rules.”
The governing body warned that any future similar incidents would incur stricter penalties, reinforcing its dedication to maintaining professionalism in African football.
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