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Senegal Coach Sacked After World Cup Exit
12 Jul
Summary
- Senegal's coach and staff were dismissed following their World Cup elimination.
- The team suffered two group stage defeats before reaching the knockout rounds.
- Senegal was eliminated in extra time after leading late in the match.
Pape Thiaw, the coach of Senegal's national football team, has been relieved of his duties along with his entire coaching staff. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced this decision on Sunday, following the team's exit from the World Cup.
Thiaw, who took charge in 2024, faced criticism after a disappointing World Cup campaign. The Lions of Teranga secured a place in the knockout rounds with a victory over Iraq but suffered defeats against France and Norway in the group stage. Their World Cup journey concluded in the round of 32, with a narrow 3-2 loss to Belgium after extra time, despite holding a two-goal lead until the final minutes of regulation.
The FSF president, Abdoulaye Fall, is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday to elaborate on the reasons behind this decision and outline the future direction of the national team. Thiaw, a former Senegal international, had previously led the team to victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final in January.
