Senegal Coach Apologizes for Pitch Walkout in AFCON 2025 Final Against Morocco
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw apologized for the pitch walkout during the AFCON 2025 final against Morocco, where players briefly left the pitch to protest a penalty awarded to Morocco. Thiaw acknowledged the emotional intensity of the moment and stressed the importance of professionalism.
Morocco's head coach, Walid Regragui, described Thiaw's actions as a "shame." The Confederation of African Football (CAF) condemned the behavior of the players and officials during the final held in Rabat, Morocco. The incident highlighted the dramatic circumstances surrounding Senegal's victory in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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