Pape Bouna Thiaw
Pape Bouna Thiaw is the head coach of the Senegal national football team. He led the team to victory in the Africa Cup of Nations, marking Senegal's second championship title in history. Thiaw gained attention during the final against Morocco, where a controversial VAR decision led to a dramatic moment as he urged his players to leave the field in protest. His coaching style is noted for its tactical acumen and ability to motivate players, and his leadership has been pivotal in elevating Senegal's status in African football.
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Pape Bouna Thiaw was suspended for five matches following the events of the final.
Finale de la CAN 2025 : la FRMF décide de faire appel des sanctions de la CAF
Morocco· 2026-02-03
Pape Bouna Thiaw is the Head Coach of the Senegalese National Team.
Senegalese won’t appeal decision by Disciplinary Jury of CAF
Gambia· 2026-02-02
Pape Bouna Thiaw was suspended for five official CAF matches due to unsportsmanlike behavior.
CAN 2025 : la FRMF considère l’option de faire appel de la décision de la CAFMorocco· 2026-01-30Pape Bouna Thiaw is the Senegalese national team coach who publicly criticized the reception of his team in Morocco.
CAN 2025 : décryptage d’une infoguerre sans précédent visant le MarocMorocco· 2026-01-29
Senegal’s head coach, Pape Bouna Thiaw, received one of the heaviest punishments.
Afcon champions Senegal slapped with Sh77 million fine after chaotic scenes
Kenya· 2026-01-29
Pape Bouna Thiaw is suspended for five matches and fined 100,000 dollars due to sanctions from the CAF.
CAN 2025 : la CAF sanctionne le Sénégal et le Maroc, des centaines de millions à payer
Cameroon· 2026-01-29
Pape Bouna Thiaw, the head coach of Senegal, received a five-match ban and a $100,000 fine for conduct that brought the game into disrepute.
CAF hammers Senegal and Morocco after Rabat’s night of shame – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-29
Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has been suspended for five matches from all official CAF competitions.
CAF Rejects Morocco Appeal, Senegal Crowned Champions as Heavy Sanctions Fall - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-01-29Pape Bouna Thiaw, the national coach of Senegal, received a five-match suspension from CAF for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Can Maroc 2025: la CAF tranche et frappe fort après la CAN 2025.Cameroon· 2026-01-29Pape Bouna Thiaw was suspended for five official CAF matches and fined USD 100,000 for unsporting conduct.
Senegal officially crowned AFCON winners as CAF slams both finalists with unprecedented sanctions
Ghana· 2026-01-29Pape Bouna Thiaw was suspended for five official CAF matches for his unsporting conduct during the AFCON 2025 final.
CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco After AFCON 2025 Final
Nigeria· 2026-01-29
Pape Bouna Thiaw, the national coach, was heard and presented his defense.
Finale CAN 2025 : la décision de la CAF attendue jeudiMorocco· 2026-01-28
Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw ordered his players off the field in protest.
Senegal win Afcon title after farcical scenes over penalty award
Guyana· 2026-01-20
Coach Pape Bouna Thiaw had ordered the team off the field in protest over a late penalty awarded to Morocco.
Mane leaves Cup of Nations stage at the top
Tanzania· 2026-01-19
Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw ordered his players to leave the field in protest.
Afcon final overshadowed by late controversyTanzania· 2026-01-19
Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw temporarily pulled his team off the field after a controversial penalty was awarded.
Senegal fans take to streets after Afcon win, president declares holidayTanzania· 2026-01-19
Pape Bouna Thiaw led his players to leave the field in protest of the referee's decision.
Senegaleserne var rasende og udvandrede fra kampen. Men de endte som afrikanske mestre
Denmark· 2026-01-19