Senegal and Morocco face heavy fines for unsporting conduct at Africa Cup final
## Sports Regulation Update: Sanctions Imposed by CAF
Sports Regulation Update: Sanctions Imposed by CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued substantial fines to the national football teams of Senegal and Morocco following incidents at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.
Senegal has been fined over $700,000 for unsporting conduct involving its staff, players, and fans. Morocco faces fines exceeding $400,000 for unsporting conduct, referee obstruction, and fan misconduct.
Senegal's Coach, Pape Bouna Thiaw, has been suspended for five matches. Players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismail Sarr of Senegal have received two-match bans. Moroccan Defender Achraf Hakimi is suspended for two matches, with one match suspended for a year. Mid-fielder Ismael Saibari of Morocco has been banned for three matches.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued substantial fines to the national football teams of Senegal and Morocco following incidents at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.
The penalties stem from a protest led by Senegal's Coach Thiaw, resulting in players temporarily leaving the field. The protest occurred after a late goal was disallowed, with Senegal alleging referee bias in favor of the host nation, Morocco. Despite Morocco's protest concerning alleged regulation breaches by Senegal, CAF confirmed Senegal's championship status following their 1–0 extra-time victory.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
