Morocco Coach Blasts Senegal's Thiaw Over AFCON Final Fallout
In the aftermath of the AFCON final, Morocco's coach Regragui slammed Senegal's Pape Thiaw for allegedly instigating a player revolt that disrupted the game. The final saw Morocco lose hope of winning AFCON 2025 due to a late goal being disallowed by VAR, leading to a controversial penalty decision in favor of Senegal.
Regragui expressed disappointment at the outcome and criticized Thiaw's role in the chaos. Despite Morocco's heartbreak, Regragui faced heavy criticism from the media, with calls for his resignation.
The incident escalated further as Thiaw faced mixed reactions from journalists in the press conference room, with tensions running high between Senegalese and Moroccan reporters.
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