Mané Defies Coach Thiaw to Prevent AFCON Walkout, Regragui Blasts 'Dishonorable' Act

• Morocco's Walid Regragui accused Senegal coach Pape Thiaw of harming Africa's image after he nearly orchestrated a walkout during the AFCON final.
• Thiaw reacted angrily to a controversial penalty awarded to hosts Morocco in injury time, signaling his players to leave the pitch.
• Senegal star Sadio Mané intervened, convincing his teammates to stay on the field, stating it was their duty to finish the game for the global audience.
• Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz missed the crucial penalty, and Senegal went on to win the trophy with Pape Gueye scoring the winner.
• Thiaw later apologized for his actions, admitting he reacted in the heat of the moment and acknowledging referee mistakes.

Why It Matters: Sadio Mané's maturity prevented a walkout in the AFCON final, while coaches debated sportsmanship and Africa's image.