Africa’s football governing body, Confederation of Africa Football ( CAF) Disciplinary Committee has issued heavy sanctions against Senegal and Morocco federations, players and officials following incidents during the #AFCON2025 final in Morocco.
🇸🇳 Senegal
🔸SENEGAL – COACH
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been suspended for 5 official CAF matches for unsporting conduct and bringing the game into disrepute.
💰 He was also fined $100,000.
🔸SENEGAL – PLAYERS
Iliman Ndiaye has been suspended for 2 official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour towards the referee.
Ismaila Sarr has also been suspended for 2 official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour towards the referee.
🔸SENEGAL – SUPPORTERS
Senegalese Football Federation was fined $300,000 for the improper conduct of its supporters, which CAF ruled brought the game into disrepute.
🔸SENEGAL – TEAM & STAFF
FSF was further fined $300,000 for the unsporting conduct of its players and technical staff, in violation of CAF principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity.
FSF was also fined $15,000 due to five Senegal players receiving cautions during the final.
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🔸MOROCCO – PLAYERS
Moroccan captain & defender Achraf Hakimi has been suspended for 2 official CAF matches, with one match suspended for one year, for unsporting behaviour.
Ismaël Saibari has been suspended for 3 official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour. He was also fined $100,000.
🔸 MOROCCO – BALL BOYS
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation was fined $200,000 for the inappropriate behaviour of stadium ball boys during the final.
🔸MOROCCO – VAR INCIDENT
FRMF was fined $100,000 after players & technical staff invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the referee’s work.
MOROCCO – SUPPORTERS
FRMF was fined $15,000 for the use of lasers by Moroccan supporters during the match.
🔴 PROTEST RULING
CAF has also rejected the protest lodged by FRMF 🇲🇦 concerning alleged violations of Articles 82 & 84 by FSF 🇸🇳 of AFCON regulations during the final.
