BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a series of heavy sanctions on the F Federation Senegalaise the Football (FSF) and the Federation Royale Marocaine the Football (FRMF) following incidents that marred the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final.
In a statement released on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, CAF said its Disciplinary Board found that the conduct of players, officials, supporters and other match actors during the final violated several provisions of the CAF Disciplinary Code, particularly those relating to fair play, integrity and bringing the game into disrepute.
The most severe punishment was handed to Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw, who has been suspended for five official CAF matches for unsporting conduct.
CAF also fined the coach USD 100,000, citing actions that undermined the principles of fair play and integrity.
Two Senegal players, Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, were each suspended for two official CAF matches after being found guilty of unsporting behaviour towards the referee during the final.
FSF was also hit with multiple financial penalties. CAF fined the Senegalese football body USD 300,000 for the improper conduct of its supporters, which brought the game into disrepute.
A further USD 300,000 fine was imposed for the unsporting conduct of Senegal’s players and technical staff, while an additional USD 15,000 fine was issued due to five Senegal players receiving cautions in the match.
Morocco was not spared by the disciplinary process. CAF suspended Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi for two official CAF matches, although one of the suspensions has been suspended for one year, subject to good behaviour.
Fellow Moroccan player Ismael Saibari received a three match suspension and a USD 100,000 fine for unsporting behaviour.
The Federation Royale Marocaine de Football was fined USD 200,000 for the inappropriate behaviour of ball boys during the final.
CAF also imposed a USD 100,000 fine after Moroccan players and technical staff invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the referee’s work, an act CAF said violated Articles 82 and 83 of its Disciplinary Code.
In addition, FRMF was fined USD 15,000 for the use of lasers by Moroccan supporters during the match, an offence that CAF has repeatedly warned against due to safety and fair play concerns.
CAF also addressed a protest lodged by FRMF against FSF, in which Morocco alleged that Senegal violated Articles 82 and 84 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations.
The Disciplinary Board rejected the protest, ruling that the claims did not meet the required threshold.