Senegal assistant coach Pape Thiaw has delivered a series of fiery statements ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, in what has been described as a clear psychological battle before the biggest match of the tournament.
Thiaw spoke with strong confidence about Senegal’s readiness for the final, stressing that his team is not coming simply to compete, but to take the trophy. His comments were seen as part of a deliberate “mind games” approach aimed at putting pressure on Morocco before kick-off.
He also highlighted Senegal’s belief in their group and the experience of their players in big matches, insisting the team knows exactly what it wants from the final and how to manage the decisive moments.
The build-up to the final has been intense, with Thiaw’s words adding more edge to an already high-stakes showdown. Senegal now turn their focus to finishing the job on the pitch as they prepare to face Morocco in the AFCON final.
