Sadio Mané faces Senegal setback ahead of USMNT clash and 2026 World Cup as coach Thiaw is suspended

With the USMNT friendly and the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Sadio Mané could face a significant setback at Senegal after coach Pape Thiaw got suspended.

Sadio Mané emerged as Senegal’s leader during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the national team successfully defending the continental title it first won in 2021. However, with a friendly against the USMNT and the 2026 World Cup approaching, the Al Nassr star could now face a significant setback following the suspension of head coach Pape Thiaw.