Senegal begin process to sack head coach Pape Thiaw and staff after World Cup exit
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has begun the process of dismissing national team head coach Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff following the country's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The decision was announced after an Executive Committee meeting on Saturday.
"The Executive Committee meeting held this Saturday, July 11, 2026, decided to initiate the termination procedure for the national head coach, Mr Pape Thiaw, as well as his entire technical staff," FSF Head of Communications Bakary Cisse said.
He added that the decision followed a review of the team's recent performances and future prospects.
Senegal's football federation has also tasked FSF President Abdoulaye Fall with formally notifying Thiaw and overseeing a broader reorganisation of the country's national teams.
Senegal were knocked out in the Round of 32 of the World Cup after surrendering a 2-0 lead to Belgium before losing 3-2 after extra time.
The disappointing campaign has prompted criticism of the federation's leadership, with local reports questioning the team's preparations and raising concerns over the FSF's financial management.
Viory reports that former France international Patrick Vieira, who was born in Dakar, has been linked in local media as a possible successor to Thiaw.
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