Senegal: Pape Thiaw's financial demands revealed

22.06.26 FT World Cup

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Amidst the World Cup, Senegal is grappling with deep internal issues. The national team coach is currently without a valid contract. Ibrahima Mboup, a journalist at RTS, has exposed a dispute between Pape Thiaw's financial demands and what the Senegalese state is able to offer.

Pape Thiaw demanded a monthly salary of 50 million CFA francs, while the Senegalese government cannot go beyond 30 million. This is what's delaying the contract signing.

This financial standoff has become one of the thorniest issues surrounding the squad at the peak of the World Cup. After a 1-3 defeat to France, the "Lions of Teranga" must quickly regain their footing. In just three days, they will need a near-must-win result against Norway if they want to keep their qualification hopes alive.

After winning the Africa Cup of Nations and the expiration of his contract, the coach demanded a raise to renew his deal. Negotiations are still ongoing while the team faces decisive matches.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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