All of Senegal's players, bar Liverpool star Sadio Mane and the coaching staff, retreated down the tunnel in protest. Despite the controversy, Senegal triumphed in extra time, leaving a lingering sense of what could have been. In the early hours of Monday, Infantino took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the incident that saw Senegal temporarily refuse to play following the contentious penalty decision. African media outlets reported that CAF initiated disciplinary proceedings against Thiaw, with suggestions now emerging that he has been suspended. CAF released a statement on Monday morning denouncing what it termed as the 'unacceptable behaviour' of certain players and officials during the match.

Source: Express January 19, 2026 14:36 UTC