The CAF disciplinary board has sanctioned the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations, along with certain players and officials, for the incidents during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final. The controversy arose in stoppage time with a penalty awarded to Morocco after a VAR review, leading to Senegal’s coach temporarily halting the match in Rabat. Despite the disruption, play resumed, and Senegal eventually secured victory in extra time.
Senegal’s coach, Pape Thiaw, has been suspended for five official CAF matches for unsporting conduct. Additionally, players Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr face suspensions for their behavior towards the referee. The Senegal Football Federation has been fined for various offenses during the final, including improper conduct of supporters and players.
Morocco’s football federation also received fines for the behavior of stadium ball boys and players who obstructed the referee’s work. Individual players, including Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari, have been suspended and fined for unsporting behavior. The CAF Disciplinary Board dismissed a protest by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation regarding alleged violations by the Senegalese Football Federation during the final.
