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CAF DISCIPLINARY BOARD IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON SENEGAL AND MOROCCO FOR AFCON 2025 FINAL INCIDENTS
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The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has announced a series of sanctions against the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations, players, and officials following the tumultuous TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final. The board ruled that various incidents during the match violated the CAF Disciplinary Code’s principles of fair play, integrity, and brought the game into disrepute. Regarding the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the CAF Disciplinary Board decided to suspend Senegalese head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw for five official CAF matches and impose a fine of USD 100,000 on him for unsporting conduct. Two Senegalese national team players, Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, were each suspended for two official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour towards the referee. The federation itself was fined USD 300,000 for the improper conduct of its supporters, an additional USD 300,000 for the unsporting conduct of its players and technical staff, and a further USD 15,000 for misconduct after five of its players received cautions. Concerning the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), the board suspended Moroccan player Achraf Hakimi for two official CAF matches, with one of these matches suspended for one year from the date of the decision, due to unsporting behaviour. Teammate Ismaël Saibari was suspended for three official CAF matches and fined USD 100,000. The FRMF was fined USD 200,000 for the inappropriate behaviour of the stadium’s ball boys during the match, USD 100,000 for the improper conduct of its players and technical staff who invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the referee’s work, and USD 15,000 for the use of lasers by its supporters. The CAF Disciplinary Board also addressed a formal protest, rejecting the one lodged by the FRMF regarding alleged violations by the FSF of Articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations relating to the final. A CAF official, commenting on the rulings, stated, “These sanctions reinforce our unwavering commitment to the principles of fair play and integrity. The board’s decisions send a clear message that such conduct undermines the spirit of the game and will be met with significant consequences.” The comprehensive penalties highlight CAF’s stance on maintaining discipline and sportsmanship across its competitions.