Overview
- The Senegalese Football Federation has initiated formal proceedings to dismiss head coach Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff.
- Following an executive committee meeting on Saturday, July 11, president Abdoulaye Fall was mandated to notify Thiaw, to present the federation’s reasons and to hold a press conference on Monday, July 13.
- The decision follows Senegal’s 3-2 extra-time loss to Belgium in the World Cup round of 32 after the team surrendered a 2-0 lead late in normal time.
- Reporting from multiple outlets documents deeper problems during Thiaw’s 18-month spell, including unpaid wages, last-minute contract signings and CAF disciplinary measures that include a five-match ban and a $100,000 fine.
- Media have named Patrick Vieira and Habib Beye among leading candidates to succeed Thiaw as the FSF rushes to prepare for upcoming AFCON qualifiers while a CAS appeal over the stripped AFCON title remains pending.