Senegalese coach is now facing a possible lengthy suspension, with a real risk of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
This follows the dramatic moment in the AFCON 2025 final when Thiaw reportedly urged his players to leave the pitch and return to the dressing room after referee Jean-Jacques Ndala awarded a penalty to Morocco.
A decision that could have massive consequences not only for Senegal, but for African football at the global stage.
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