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Senegal Win AFCON After Chaotic Final as FIFA and CAF Condemn Conduct, Consider Sanctions

Disciplinary panels are set to review the walk-off protests with possible fines and multi‑match bans.

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Overview

  • Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in extra time in Rabat, with Pape Gueye scoring early in the additional period to secure the title.
  • A late VAR-awarded penalty for Morocco sparked intense protests, and parts of Senegal’s delegation briefly left the field before Sadio Mané urged a return.
  • Morocco’s Brahim Díaz saw his delayed ‘cavadinha’ penalty saved by Édouard Mendy, later apologizing publicly for the miss.
  • FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned the scenes as unacceptable, and CAF said it will refer misconduct to its legal and disciplinary bodies.
  • Media citing CAF rules report potential fines of €50,000–€100,000 and 4–6 match suspensions for individuals, which could impact Senegal’s 2026 World Cup participation if imposed; no formal sanctions had been announced.