# Senegal national team coaching dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/senegal-national-team-coaching-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-15T18:45:29.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Former Senegal national team coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has escalated his dispute with the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) by issuing an eight-day ultimatum to settle unpaid dues. 

The claim, totaling approximately $747,000, follows the July 11 decision to terminate Thiaw’s contract and that of his technical staff after Senegal’s exit from the 2026 World Cup. Thiaw’s legal representatives have specified that the demand includes roughly $317,000 in unpaid wages for the period between March and August, $158,000 in outstanding signing bonuses, and $52,000 in special contractual bonuses. 

Further claims include $176,000 in bonuses related to the Africa Cup of Nations campaign and 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, alongside reimbursements for housing, fuel, and approximately $18,500 in personal expenses. FSF President Abdoulaye Fall previously noted that the relationship between the federation and the coach had broken down. 

While Thiaw’s team initially sought an amicable settlement, they have indicated that legal action will follow if the debt is not resolved within the deadline. Concurrently, the FSF is seeking a successor, with Togolese coach Daré Nibombé having submitted his candidacy.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Pape Thiaw demands $747,000 from Senegal FA

Former Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw is demanding $747,000 from the Senegalese Football Federation for unpaid salaries, bonuses, and expenses following his dismissal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pape-thiaw-demands-747000-from-senegal-fa

### 2026-08-13: Pape Thiaw demands 423 million FCFA from Senegal FA

Former Senegal coach Pape Thiaw is demanding 423.8 million FCFA ($745,000) from the Senegalese Football Federation for unpaid salaries, bonuses, and expenses following his dismissal.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-football-federation-to-name-new-national-team-coach

### 2026-07-20: Gabon football federation appoints Sébastien Migné as national team coach

Gabon's football federation named French coach Sébastien Migné as national team manager, detailing his salary and staff plans, and confirmed the hire at a press conference on 15 July 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabon-football-federation-appoints-sbastien-mign-as-national-team-coach

---
Cite as: Senegal national team coaching dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/senegal-national-team-coaching-dispute