Senegal’s national broadcaster director, Pape Alé Niang, sharply criticized the national team coach, Pape Thiaw, following a loss to Norway in a World Cup 2026 qualifier. Niang questioned the team’s preparation, specifically the lack of competitive matches against strong European opponents prior to the tournament. He also expressed concern over the physical conditioning of key players, noting that some admitted to lacking match fitness yet remained starters. Niang lamented the benching of physically prepared younger players. The director further criticized Thiaw’s tactical decisions, suggesting inconsistencies in team selection. Senegal now faces a challenging path to qualification, needing a win in their final match and favorable results from other games to remain in contention. Niang concluded with a sarcastic remark, urging silence and acceptance of the situation.