The most severe individual penalty landed on Senegal coach Pape Thiaw. AFCON Final Drama: Why Senegal Coach Pape Thiaw Deserves 6 Month Ban, Ex-CAF Official Explains. AFCON Final Drama: Why Senegal Coach Pape Thiaw Deserves 6 Month Ban, Ex-CAF Official Explains. Source: Getty ImagesWhy Pape Thiaw deserves 6-month banHack argued that Thiaw’s conduct crossed acceptable boundaries for someone in such a position of influence. Relatedly, YEN.com.gh reported that CAF sanctioned Senegal’s coach and players after the AFCON 2025 final.