By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo CAF has officially published the disciplinary outcomes of its investigation into the heated AFCON 2025 Final between Senegal and Morocco. The ruling comes after widespread debate over the controversial walk-off and subsequent incidents that marred the match atmosphere. Senegal Penalties (Summary) Financial: $300,000 — Senegalese Football Federation (Fan misconduct) $300,000 —
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has confirmed that it appeared before the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in relation to incidents arising from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final against Morocco. In an official statement released from Dakar, the FSF said the hearing was prompted by
Pape Thiaw Explains AFCON Final Touchline Incident, Says Actions Were Driven by Emotion and Protection of Players Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has reflected on the controversial incident that briefly disrupted the Africa Cup of Nations final, insisting his actions were driven by emotion and a desire to protect his players rather than any intention
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Veteran football coach Claude Le Roy has revealed that he advised Senegal captain Sadio Mané to urge his teammates to return to the pitch after they briefly walked off during the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco’s Atlas Lions on Sunday. The AFCON final descended into tension