Senegal head coach Thiaw responded with sarcasm to a gesture made by Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, turning the moment into a talking point after the match.
Asked about Hassan’s “move”, Thiaw chose to mock it rather than give it added weight, brushing it off in a way that made clear he did not see it as an issue worth escalating.
The Senegal coach’s reaction quickly spread among fans and observers, especially as attention remained focused on the tense scenes that followed the game.
Thiaw’s comments came as the latest sign of the rivalry’s edge, with both benches closely watched and every touchline reaction drawing notice.
