The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed stiff sanctions on the football federations, players, and officials of Morocco and Senegal following incidents that marred the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a statement published on its official website, CAF said the sanctions were handed down after its Disciplinary Board reviewed multiple violations of the CAF Disciplinary Code that occurred during and after the final match.
CAF announced several disciplinary measures against Moroccan players and the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).
Morocco’s star defender, Achraf Hakimi, was suspended for two official CAF matches, with one match suspended for a probationary period of one year, following findings of unsporting behaviour.
Midfielder Ismaël Saibari received a three-match suspension and was fined USD 100,000 for misconduct during the final.
The Moroccan Football Federation was also fined a total of USD 315,000 for multiple infractions:
USD 200,000 for the inappropriate conduct of stadium ball boys
USD 100,000 for improper behaviour by Moroccan players and technical staff, who invaded the VAR review area and interfered with the referee’s duties, in violation of Articles 82 and 83 of the CAF Disciplinary Code
USD 15,000 for the use of laser pointers by Moroccan supporters during the match
