Senegal's national team coach, Pape Thiaw, has received a significant salary increase following a period of contractual tension. The situation became critical just before a match against Norway, with Thiaw reportedly considering skipping the team's trip to the United States. Stability was restored through the mediation of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who intervened to finalize the agreement. This pay rise places Thiaw among the top five highest-paid coaches in Africa, earning approximately 76,000 euros (50 million FCFA) per month. The new 2026 rankings highlight a broader trend of African federations increasing investments to stabilize technical staff. Vladimir Petković currently leads the list, while Hervé Renard also remains among the top earners. The rankings underscore the growing financial disparities and investments within continental football.