The coach of Senegal, Pape Thiaw, has called on the hosts of the African football, Morocco, to take care of the African football image before the final of the tournament, which will be high-stakes. Just before the game of death, the coach of Senegal, Pape Thiambemba, emphasized that the Africa Cup of Nations was no longer a small-scale event but an event that is watched by the whole world. Coach of Senegal, Pape Thiaw, says that any lapses or any controversy within an organisation would hurt the reputation of football in Africa. His remarks come in the wake of Senegal grievance regarding logistics, security and training setups which eclipsed planning the last one and raised the issue of fairness and unity.
AFCON Final Should Unite Africa, Says Thiaw
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw pointed out that continental brotherhood must never be compromised by football rivalry. He cited the example of Senegal players who have come without official security as a risk that needs to be avoided, sending the wrong signal to the world. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw also contributed that poor organisation is one of the factors that have dented African players fame in the world scene. Although complimenting the overall hosting activities of Morocco, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw demanded that such incidences could not happen again since the final of the AFCON was meant to showcase Africa and not split it. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw made the conclusion asking everyone to pay attention to football and fair play.
