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Birthday Goals: Senegal's Papi Thiou Celebrates 45th Birthday After AFCON Triumph

6 February 2026

Birthday Goals: Senegal's Papi Thiou Celebrates 45th Birthday After AFCON Triumph — Senegal celebrates coach Papi Thiou's 45th birthday after AFCON 2025 triumph.

Birthday salute for the coach

The Senegal Football Federation celebrated coach Papi Thiou’s 45th birthday, honoring the manager who recently led the national team to AFCON 2025 glory.

Thiou steered Senegal to the title with a 1-0 victory over Morocco in the final, securing the nation’s continental crown.

The federation posted a short clip on social media showing Thiou cutting a cake in celebration.

Fans toasted the milestone as the team looks ahead to more challenges on the horizon.

Punchline 1: Like a sniper who never misses a target, Thiou proves cake can be a coup de grâce.

Punchline 2: If tactics were frosting, Senegal would be champions every year—sweet, sharp, and finally on the board.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is celebrated in this article?

Coach Papi Thiou and his 45th birthday are celebrated by the Senegal Football Federation.

What achievement is linked to the celebration?

Thiou guided Senegal to AFCON 2025 by defeating Morocco in the final.

What media was used to share the celebration?

The federation posted a video clip of Thiou cutting a birthday cake.