Senegal have sacked head coach, Pape Thiaw, following the country’s elimination in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Senegalese Football Federation announced the decision on Sunday, saying it had also relieved the entire coaching staff of their duties.
“Following a meeting of the executive committee, it was decided to initiate proceedings to relieve national team coach Pape Thiaw, as well as the entire coaching staff, of their duties,” the federation said in a statement.
The federation added that its president, Abdoulaye Fall, would address a press conference on Monday to explain the reasons for the decision and outline the team’s future plans.
Thiaw, 45, a former Senegal international, was appointed national team coach in 2024.
He joined list of national team coaches who left their positions after their countries were eliminated from 2026 World Cup.
Senegal endured a disappointing World Cup campaign, losing to France and Norway in the group stage before a 5-0 victory over Iraq secured qualification for the knockout stage.
The Lions of Teranga were eliminated in the Round of 32 after surrendering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Belgium after extra time. Senegal had been 2-0 ahead until the 86th minute.
Thiaw guided Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations final in January, but the team was later stripped of the title after walking off the pitch during the controversial final against Morocco.
MotoGP: Marquez continues Sachsenring dominance
Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez maintained his dominance at the Sachsenring circuit with victory in Sunday’s German MotoGP.
The Ducati rider took Saturday’s sprint race ahead of younger brother Alex and also qualified fastest for Sunday’s race, which he controlled from start to finish.
The Spaniard was 1.996 seconds ahead of the rest of the field with Aprilia-Trackhouse duo Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez taking second and third.
It is the 33-year-old’s 13th victory on the German track, his 10th in Moto GP and it sees him equal two records held by Italian legend Giacomo Agostini for the most wins at a single event and the most victories at the same circuit in the premier class.
“I’m super-happy. It was a special weekend,” he said. “I knew I needed to attack here to have any chance of winning the championship.”
Marquez, who had foot and shoulder surgery in May, started Sunday’s race strongly and his chances of victory were enhanced when Alex slid out from second on the 10th of 30 laps after misjudging a corner.
The double weekend victory means he is now third in the championship, 18 points behind overall leader Jorge Martin, who was fifth on Sunday, while Ogura moves up to second overall.
Marco Bezzecchi, who had started the weekend second in the standings, failed to compete in either race after breaking his collarbone in a heavy fall in Saturday morning’s qualifying session.
The 27-year-old, who escaped injury after a 200 km/h (120 mph) crash in the Netherlands two weeks ago, will return to Italy for surgery and is now fourth in the championship
The next race of the season will be the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday, 9 August.
