Mondial 2026 : Une pétition réclamant le limogeage de Pape Thiaw passe la barre des 30 000 signatures
Following the Lions of Teranga's defeat to the Red Devils (3-2) in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, an online petition demanding the resignation or immediate dismissal of national team coach Pape Thiaw has gained tremendous traction. In a short time, the petition has already garnered over 30,000 verified signatures, illustrating the widespread public disapproval of the coaching staff.
Addressed directly to the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) and the members of the Executive Committee, the petition describes Senegal's premature exit as a direct consequence of a "predictable tactical and managerial failure".
For the authors of the text, the bench has become the major weak point of a "golden generation" whose talents are being wasted.
The supporters' complaint centers on specific tactical grievances and personnel choices. First and foremost, the signatories criticize the Senegalese coach for his "stubbornness in relying on aging and injured players" and his refusal to initiate a generational transition. The petition explicitly points to the inclusion of Kalidou Koulibaly in the starting lineup despite his injury, as well as the use of Sadio Mané at the end of his career—choices deemed particularly costly in previous matches against France and Norway.
The crux of the controversy remains the match against Belgium, which has been described as "professional misconduct." Supporters are outraged that they "led 2-0 until the 85th minute of a knockout match" only to ultimately concede defeat. Pape Thiaw's passivity in the face of adjustments made by the Belgian coach, who brought on Romelu Lukaku and Leandro Trossard, has been heavily criticized. He is particularly accused of making only three of the five permitted substitutions, despite the players being visibly exhausted, and waiting until the equalizer in the 89th minute to make changes "in a panic."
Beyond the Belgian case, the petitioners describe chronic deficiencies that had already been evident during friendly and group stage matches. They cite a game plan based on fear and an excessively deep defensive block against the United States and France, as well as sterile lateral play and late substitutions against Saudi Arabia and Norway.
Faced with this situation, the public's demands are clear and immediate. First, they demand the immediate dismissal of Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff. Second, they call for the swift appointment of a coach of international stature, deemed capable of withstanding the pressure of knockout matches and effectively integrating the promising young talents of Senegalese football.
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