Pape Thiaw made an appointment with history, inheriting Senegal in October 2024. A little more than a year later, he completely revolutionized the team. Exit Cissé’s defensive pattern, introduces a polished play with more offensive animations and chances created . A successful strategy since he managed to conquer Africa again, after the failure in the 2023 edition.
In addition, Pape Thiaw became the first and only coach in history to win both CHAN and AFCON. He had indeed guided the local Lions to the coronation in 2023 during the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
With Pape Thiaw, the Senegalese offensive forces can express themselves freely. The proof: during the AFCON 2025, Senegal finished 2nd best attack (13 goals), behind Nigeria (14 goals). Moreover, it is the first time in its history that Senegalese reach this total of achievements in an edition of the Africa Cup.
And to make things worse for the opponents, the goals come from everywhere since Pape Gueye is the best Senegalese striker in this competition with three goals, while Chérif Ndiaye and Nicolas Jackson have scored twice, while Habib Diallo, Iliman Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Seck and the young Ibrahim Mbaye all scored once. Proof that the Senegalese coach has developed a group capable of hurting everywhere.
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Philemon MBALE
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Passionné de sport depuis toujours, partage avec vous les dernières actualités et analyses du monde sportif.