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5d ago

CAF Confirms Senegal as AFCON Champion After Review, Issues Bans and Heavy Fines

Sanctions are confined to CAF competitions, leaving any FIFA follow-up unresolved.

Ambas selecciones fueron sancionadas por la CAF (Confederación Africana de Fútbol)
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Los hinchas de Senegal protesta tras pitarse un polémico penal a favor de Marruecos en la final de la Copa Africana, el domingo 18 de enero de 2026. (AP Foto/Youssef Loulidi)
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Overview

  • CAF’s disciplinary panel rejected Morocco’s appeal and upheld the 1-0 extra-time result, confirming Senegal as tournament winner.
  • Senegal coach Pape Thiaw received a five-match suspension and a $100,000 fine for directing a temporary team walk-off during a stoppage-time penalty decision.
  • The Senegalese federation was fined $615,000 for supporter misconduct, unsporting behavior by players and staff, and a disciplinary infraction.
  • Morocco’s federation was fined $315,000 for ballboy misconduct, incursions into the VAR area and obstruction of the referee, and fan laser use.
  • Player bans include Senegal’s Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr for two matches each, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi for two matches with one suspended, and Ismaël Saibari for three matches plus a $100,000 fine.