The Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, as well as several players and officials, following incidents during the 2025 African Cup of Nations final.
In
a statement posted on its website on Wednesday night, CAF said the sanctions
were handed down for violations of the CAF Disciplinary Code, including
breaches of the principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity, during and
after the final match.
As
part of the decisions against Senegal, CAF suspended the head coach of the
Senegalese national team, Pape Bouna Thiaw, for five official CAF matches for
his “unsporting conduct” and “for bringing the game into disrepute.”
“Mr
Pape Bouna Thiaw was also fined USD 100,000,” the statement read.
CAF
also decided to “suspend the Senegalese national team player, Mr Iliman Cheikh
Baroy Ndiaye for two (2) official CAF matches, for his unsporting behaviour
towards the referee.
“To
suspend Senegalese national team player, Mr Ismaila Sarr for two (2) official
CAF matches for his unsporting behaviour towards the referee.
“To
fine the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), USD 300,000 for the improper
conduct of its supporters, which brought the game into disrepute in violation
of the CAF Disciplinary Code principles of fair play and integrity.
“To
fine the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), USD 300,000 for the
unsporting conduct of their players and technical staff in violation of the CAF
Disciplinary Code principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity. The
unsporting conduct of their players and the technical staff also brought the
game into disrepute.
“To
fine the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), USD 15,000 for the
misconduct of its national team, due to five (5) of its players having received
cautions.”
With
regard to Morocco, CAF suspended national team defender, Achraf Hakimi, for two
official CAF matches, with one of the matches suspended for one year from the
date of the decision, for unsporting behaviour.
Midfielder
Ismaël Saibari was suspended for three official CAF matches and fined 100,000
dollars for unsporting behaviour.
The
FRMF was fined 200,000 dollars for the inappropriate behaviour of stadium ball
boys during the final.
CAF
also imposed a fine of 100,000 dollars on the Moroccan federation for the
improper conduct of its players and technical staff, who invaded the VAR review
area and obstructed the referee’s work.
An
additional fine of 15,000 dollars was issued for the use of lasers by Moroccan
supporters during the match.
“The
CAF Disciplinary Board rejected the protest lodged by the Fédération Royale
Marocaine de Football regarding alleged violations by the Fédération
Sénégalaise de Football of Articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the Africa
Cup of Nations, relating to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco
2025 Final,” the statement added.
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