A few hours after the official announcement of Pape Thiaw's dismissal, Idrissa Gueye broke his silence regarding this surprising decision.

The Senegalese Football Federation announced on Sunday morning the dismissal of Pape Thiaw, the head coach of the Senegalese national team, following the team's elimination in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup currently being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

On his Instagram account, the Everton midfielder sent an emotional message to his former national team coach.

The veteran Senegalese player wrote in Arabic: "There is no power nor strength except with Allah."

He then continued the message in French: "There is no power nor strength except with Allah.. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Pape Thiaw."

This support comes amid a crisis shaking Senegalese football. After the national team's elimination in the Round of 32 by Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, and the subsequent widespread behind-the-scenes controversy, the Senegalese Football Federation decided to initiate the dismissal of Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff.

This decision marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the "Lions of Teranga" team.