Pape Thiaw was not in agreement: FSF reveals the details of the new contract

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Senegal

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Pape Thiaw was not in agreement: FSF reveals the details of the new contract

The FSF secretary general, Abdoulaye Saydou Sow, revealed that Pape Thiaw rejected the financial terms of the new contract, including the salary matching Aliou Cissé's and bonuses, before the 2026 World Cup. The negotiations required the direct intervention of the President of the Republic to calm the situation. Sow emphasized the shared responsibility among the Federation, the State, and the coach.

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