CAF issues bans and fines for Senegal and Morocco after AFCON final

CAF drops heavy bans and fines after AFCON final antics from Senegal and Morocco spiral past fair play.

Sanctions from the CAF board

• The Confederation of African Football issues punishments after the final chaos.
• Ruling follows code breaches tied to match conduct.
• The decision landed on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
• Focus stays on discipline and integrity.

Senegal staff and players hit

• Pape Bouna Thiaw gets a five-match ban and a US$100,000 fine.
• Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye takes a two-match suspension.
• Ismaila Sarr draws a two-match suspension.
• Actions target referee treatment.

Federation fines for Senegal

• Senegalese Football Federation pays US$300,000 for supporter misconduct.
• Another US$300,000 lands for bench behavior.
• US$15,000 added for five cautioned players.

Morocco player penalties

• Achraf Hakimi gets two matches, one parked for a year.
• Ismaël Saibari draws three matches and a US$100,000 fine.
• Punishments cite unsporting actions.

Morocco federation and supporters

• Royal Moroccan Football Federation fined US$200,000 over ball boy conduct.
• Staff punished for VAR area interference.
• Supporters fined US$15,000 for laser use.

The protest shut down

• Morocco protest tossed by CAF board.
• Complaint cited Articles 82 and 84.
• Outcome leaves the match result untouched.

Match context

• Incident stems from TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final.