Pape Bouna Thiaw

Pape Bouna Thiaw

athlete Senegal

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,987,795
Power
5,614$
Sentiment
3.49
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Morocco 4 4.50 0.95% +10% 36,910,558 383,940 $120,000 1,248$
Tanzania 3 4.67 0.65% +0% 59,734,213 390,420 $63,000 412$
Cameroon 2 4.00 0.33% +0% 26,545,863 87,900 $39,000 129$
Guyana 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 786,552 759 $6,000 6$
Denmark 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 5,792,202 5,596 $350,000 338$
South Africa 1 3.00 0.58% +0% 59,308,690 344,818 $350,000 2,035$
Nigeria 1 3.00 0.23% +0% 206,139,589 470,638 $448,000 1,023$
Kenya 1 3.00 0.10% +0% 53,771,296 51,211 $106,000 101$
Ghana 1 3.00 0.40% +0% 31,072,945 123,797 $67,000 267$
Malawi 1 5.00 0.62% +0% 19,129,952 119,562 $7,700 48$
Gambia 1 5.00 0.38% +0% 2,416,668 9,154 $1,800 7$
Totals 17 501,608,528 1,987,795 $1,558,500 5,614$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Morocco Morocco: Pape Bouna Thiaw was suspended for five official CAF matches due to unsportsmanlike behavior. 3

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: CAN 2025 : la FRMF considère l’option de faire appel de la décision de la CAF

Morocco Morocco: Pape Bouna Thiaw is the Senegalese national team coach who publicly criticized the reception of his team in Morocco. 4

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: CAN 2025 : décryptage d’une infoguerre sans précédent visant le Maroc