The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full disciplinary actions taken against Senegal and Morocco following the incidents that disrupted the AFCON 2025 final, confirming Senegal as champions and imposing one of the toughest sanction packages in the competition’s history.
Below is the complete breakdown of all disciplinary actions as contained in CAF’s official ruling.
Disciplinary sanctions against Senegal (FSF)
Total fines: USD 615,000
• USD 300,000 fine for misconduct by Senegalese supporters
• USD 300,000 fine for misconduct by players and team officials
• USD 15,000 fine for receiving five yellow cards during the final
Individual sanctions
• Pape Thiaw (Head Coach)
– Suspended for five (5) official CAF matches
– Fined USD 100,000 for bringing the game into disrepute
• Iliman Ndiaye (Player)
– Suspended for two (2) official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour toward the referee
• Ismaila Sarr (Player)
– Suspended for two (2) official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour toward the referee
Disciplinary sanctions against Morocco (FRMF)
Total fines: USD 415,000
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• USD 200,000 fine for misconduct by stadium ball boys
• USD 100,000 fine for misconduct by players and team officials
• USD 15,000 fine for supporters’ use of laser devices
Individual sanctions
• Ismail Saibari (Player)
– Suspended for three (3) official CAF matches
– Fined USD 100,000 for unsporting conduct
• Achraf Hakimi (Player)
– Suspended for two (2) official CAF matches
Trophy and appeal verdict
CAF formally rejected Morocco’s appeal requesting that Senegal be stripped of the AFCON 2025 title on the grounds that Senegalese players temporarily walked off the pitch.
CAF ruled that the circumstances did not justify forfeiture, and as a result:
Senegal remain the official AFCON 2025 champions.
CAF stated that the sanctions reflect its commitment to safeguarding discipline, match officials, and the integrity of African football, warning that future misconduct at continental competitions will attract equally severe consequences.
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