Senegal’s coach Pape Thiaw says the team has moved past the controversy and “drama” that surrounded their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. Speaking ahead of Senegal’s World Cup opener, Thiaw indicates that the squad is now fully focused on the tournament and preparing for their first match. Multiple reports describe his message as a shift from reflecting on prior events to prioritising the next competitive fixture.
Both outlets state that Thiaw’s comments come with Senegal set to face France in their opening World Cup game. The reporting frames the coach’s remarks as confirmation that any AFCON-related issues are no longer the team’s main concern. Instead, Senegal’s immediate attention is on how to approach the match against France, with preparation and focus on the World Cup match seen as the central theme of the coach’s briefing. No additional details about the AFCON controversy are provided in the shared coverage, and the emphasis remains on Senegal’s forward-looking stance ahead of the opener.
