Morocco’s attempt to overturn alleged irregularities from the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final has been dismissed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board.
The decision not only ended Morocco’s protest against Senegal but also brought a string of sanctions for both federations, players and officials involved in the heated final.
The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) had cited breaches of Articles 82 and 84 of AFCON regulations by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF).
After reviewing match reports and submitted evidence, CAF ruled that there were no sufficient grounds to uphold the complaint, effectively closing Morocco’s appeal.
Senegal received the harshest penalties. Head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw was suspended for five CAF matches and fined USD 100,000 for unsporting conduct.
Players Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaïla Sarr were each banned for two matches for misconduct towards the referee.
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The Senegalese federation was also fined a total of USD 615,000 for supporter behaviour, misconduct by players and technical staff, and accumulated cautions during the match.
Morocco was also sanctioned. Defender Achraf Hakimi received a two-match suspension, with one match suspended for a year, while Ismaël Saibari was banned for three matches and fined USD 100,000 for unsporting behaviour.
The FRMF was fined USD 200,000 over incidents involving ball boys, USD 100,000 for players and staff entering the VAR review area and obstructing officials, and an additional USD 15,000 for supporters’ use of lasers.
CAF said the rulings were aimed at protecting fair play, integrity and the reputation of African football.
