AFCON 2025: Senegal Walks Off Pitch in Protest - Video Reveals Coaches' Conversation

In the AFCON 2025 final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026, Senegal protested and walked off the pitch after a penalty was awarded to the hosts, disallowing Senegal's goal. Pape Thiaw ordered his players to leave the pitch, but Sadio Mane intervened, leading to the team returning to complete the match.

Senegal won with a goal from Pape Guey. Following the match, CAF launched an investigation into the incident.

The video footage disclosed the conversations between Pape Thiaw and Walid Regragui, with Regragui expressing disappointment in the behavior despite attempts to restore order. Thiaw is expected to face heavy sanctions affecting his presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Regragui's future is uncertain.

The match saw interventions from the central referee Jean Jacqu Ndala, fourth official Abongil Tom, and VAR assistant Letticia Viana.