US EditionAFCON-winning coach Pape Thiaw rejects crowdfunding, urges support for 'more urgent causes'
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On 18 January last, Senegal won the second African Cup of Nations in its history by beating Morocco in the final (1-0, p.a.). A game punctuated with adventures that led the two teams to end up in the sights of the disciplinary council of the African Confederation of Football (CAF). Sanctions fell almost two weeks after the game. But they are not necessarily well perceived by everyone. For example, Senegal's breeder, Pape Thiaw received five CAF …
Senegal Coach rejects fundraiser after CAF fine
By Belinda Nketia Senegal national team head coach Pape Thiaw has rejected an online fundraiser launched to help him pay a $100,000 fine imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), urging supporters to redirect the money to urgent social causes instead. In a public message to fans, Thiaw thanked supporters for their solidarity but made it clear he did not want financial assistance. “People of Senegal, my family, your solidarity since…
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw declines fundraiser after CAF sanctions
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has expressed gratitude to supporters for their solidarity following sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) but has urged that fundraisers organised in his name be redirected to more pressing humanitarian needs. In a message to the public, Thiaw thanked Senegalese fans for their support after CAF handed down fines and suspensions stemming from incidents during the AFCON 2025 final. “People …
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw rejects crowdfunding from Senegalese fans over AFCON fine - Newsy People
AFCON-winning coach, Pape Thiaw, has politely rejected a crowdfunding campaign launched by Senegalese fans to help pay a fine imposed on him following the Africa Cup of Nations final. Pape was banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco this month. He was also handed a $100,000 fine. Supporters had earlier mobilised online, raising funds in solidarity for…
Senegal boss Thiaw banned after AFCON final chaos and Mexico.
Senegal manager, Pape Thiaw, has been banned for five games following chaotic scenes during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco earlier this month. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) also fined Thiaw $100,000 (£72,000), ruling that he was guilty of “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game into disrepute.” The sanctions form part of a raft of punishments amounting to nearly £1 million in fines arising from the…
Senegal Coach Thiaw Turns Down Fan Donations for his CAF Fine
Senegalese fans had planned a countrywide campaign to raise the USD 100,000 fine imposed on coach Papa Thiaw by CAF for instructing his players to leave the pitch during the AFCON final in Morocco. On Thursday, the CAF Disciplinary Board handed down a series of sanctions to the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), as well as players and officials from both countries, following incidents du…
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