{"id":29234,"date":"2026-07-03T08:01:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=29234"},"modified":"2026-07-03T08:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:01:52","slug":"fact-check-pape-thiaw-has-not-resigned-as-senegal-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/fact-check-pape-thiaw-has-not-resigned-as-senegal-head-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"FACT CHECK: Pape Thiaw Has Not Resigned as Senegal Head Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Angu Lesley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Football writer kick442.com – Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Claims circulating on social media that Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has resigned following the Lions of Teranga\u2019s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup are false.<\/p>\n

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The rumour emerged shortly after Senegal\u2019s dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, 1 July. A fabricated graphic, presented as an official statement from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), was widely shared online, falsely claiming that Thiaw had stepped down.<\/p>\n

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However, verification shows that no such announcement has been made. The Senegalese Football Federation has not issued any statement confirming the resignation, and Pape Thiaw remains the head coach of the national team.<\/p>\n

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Thiaw has enjoyed a rapid rise through Senegal\u2019s coaching ranks. Three years ago, he guided the country\u2019s home-based national team to victory at the African Nations Championship (CHAN), a success that earned him promotion to serve as Aliou Ciss\u00e9\u2019s assistant during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire. He was later appointed Senegal\u2019s head coach for the next AFCON campaign, leading the Lions to the final where they defeated hosts Morocco. However, the result was subsequently annulled by CAF\u2019s judicial bodies following controversial incidents surrounding the final.<\/p>\n

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The false resignation claim surfaced amid growing scrutiny of the coaching staff following Senegal\u2019s painful World Cup exit after surrendering a two-goal lead against Belgium. The situation was further intensified when midfielder Pape Gueye announced that he would suspend his international career for as long as the current technical staff remains in charge. Despite the criticism and speculation surrounding the team\u2019s future, there has been no official confirmation that Thiaw has resigned.<\/p>\n

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As of Friday, 3 July, Pape Thiaw continues to lead the Lions of Teranga. Any reports claiming he has resigned are false and should be treated as misinformation unless confirmed through official channels.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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