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CAF Issues Bans and Heavy Fines After Chaotic Africa Cup of Nations Final

CAF says the penalties apply only to its competitions.

Overview

  • Senegal coach Pape Thiaw received a five‑match suspension and a $100,000 fine for unsporting conduct during the January 18 final.
  • Senegal forwards Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr were suspended for two matches each for behavior toward the referee.
  • Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi was banned for two matches and Ismael Saibari for three, with all suspensions limited to CAF fixtures.
  • The Senegalese federation was fined $615,000, while Morocco was fined $315,000, including $200,000 for ballboy misconduct and $15,000 for laser use by fans.
  • CAF rejected Morocco’s protest seeking to overturn Senegal’s win, ruling the match was completed after the temporary walk‑off and did not meet abandonment criteria.