Senegal Dismiss Manager Pape Thiaw Following World Cup Exit
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced the dismissal of national team manager Pape Thiaw. This decision follows the team's premature departure from the World Cup 2026 competition, having been eliminated in the last-32 stage.
Pape Thiaw is no longer at the helm of Senegal's national football squad. The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed on Sunday that they had decided to end their association with the manager.
The move comes in the wake of Senegal's performance in the World Cup 2026, where the team was unable to progress beyond the round of 16. This outcome appears to have prompted the federation to seek new leadership for the national team.
While disappointing, sacking a manager after a World Cup exit is hardly surprising. The real test will be whether Senegal's next appointment can elevate the team beyond consistent early knockouts.
