The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sanctions on the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), as well as several players and officials from both teams over misconducts during the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on January 18.
Both parties had violated CAF’s disciplinary code, according to the African football governing body.
The disciplinary committee decided to suspend Pape Bouna Thiaw, coach of the Senegalese national team, for five official CAF matches for unsportsmanlike conduct, violation of the principles of fair play and integrity, and damaging the image of football, CAF stated on its official website.
CAF also fined Thiaw $100,000 and suspended Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye, a player for the Senegalese national team, from two official CAF matches for unsportsmanlike conduct towards the referee.
CAF also decided to suspend Ismaila Sarr, a player for the Senegalese national team, from two official CAF matches for unsportsmanlike conduct towards the referee.
The disciplinary committee also fined the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) $300,000 for the inappropriate behaviour of its supporters, which damaged the image of football.
It further fined the FSF $300,000 for the unsportsmanlike conduct of its players and coaching staff, in violation of the principles of fair play, loyalty, and integrity.
Additionally, it imposed a $15,000 fine for disciplinary offenses committed by the national team, with five players receiving warnings, the African governing body said.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was not spared from disciplinary action with two Moroccan players are directly affected.
Achraf Hakimi has been suspended for two official CAF matches, one of which is suspended for one year from the date of the decision, for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Ismaël Saibari is also suspended for three official matches and fined $100,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has also been sanctioned for organisational and behavioural shortcomings.
CAF has imposed a fine of $200,000 for the inappropriate behaviour of ball boys; $100,000 for the invasion of the VAR zone by players and staff members; and $15,000 for the use of lasers by Moroccan fans.
CAF considers that these actions hindered the work of the referee in violation of Articles 82 and 83 of its Disciplinary Code.
The CAF disciplinary jury also rejected the complaint lodged by the FRMF, relating to alleged violations by the FSF of articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations, in connection with the AfCON tournament played in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18 which Senegal won.
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