By: Alhaji A Barrie
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has handed down some of the toughest sanctions in recent memory against the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) and the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) following the chaotic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final.
Senegal’s Head Coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has been suspended for five official CAF matches and fined USD 100,000 for unsporting conduct.
Players Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr were each banned for two matches for misconduct towards the referee. The FSF itself faces fines totalling USD 615,000, covering supporter misconduct, unsporting behaviour by players and staff, and multiple player cautions.
Morocco’s star defender Achraf Hakimi has been suspended for two matches, with one match suspended for a year. Midfielder Ismaël Saibari received a three-match ban and a USD 100,000 fine.
The FRMF was fined USD 315,000 for inappropriate behaviour by ball boys, players and staff invading the VAR area, and supporters’ use of lasers.
The FRMF’s protest against Senegal, alleging violations of AFCON regulations, was dismissed by the CAF Disciplinary Board.
