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CAF Rejects Morocco Protest and Imposes Bans, Heavy Fines After AFCON Final

CAF says the match suspensions will apply only in its competitions, not in upcoming World Cup games.

Overview

  • Senegal coach Babi Tiaw received a five-match ban and a $100,000 fine for unsporting conduct that CAF said harmed the reputation of the game.
  • Senegal’s Elimane Ndiaye and Ismaïla Sarr were suspended for two CAF matches each for misconduct toward the referee, and the federation was fined $615,000 in total for crowd behavior and team misconduct.
  • Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was given a two-match suspension with one match suspended for a year, and Ismail Seibari received a three-match ban and a $100,000 fine for unsporting behavior.
  • Morocco’s federation was fined $315,000, including penalties for ball boys’ actions, players and staff entering the VAR area, and the use of lasers by supporters.
  • CAF’s Disciplinary Committee formally dismissed Morocco’s protest over the final, while separate local proceedings are underway for 18 detained Senegalese fans with a court session set for January 29.