Senegal, Morocco Hit With Heavy Fines After AFCON Final Chaos Shocks Africa
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Khalid Al Mansoor
- . January 30, 2026
- . Update: January 30, 2026 4:48 pm
The Senegal-Morocco AFCON final chaos have attracted much attention following the drama scenes that stained one of the worst in terms of controversies Africa Cup of Nations finals ever. The football governing body in Africa, CAF, has now come out with a strong hand and used fines of over a million dollars and numerous bans. The AFCON final debacle involving Senegal and Morocco ignited due to a controversial refereeing decision, dissatisfaction among the players and the fans, and widespread riots in the background during the time of extra-time victory by Senegal. CAF reported that the events tarnished the reputation of African football and breached the fair play ideals. Consequently, the federation, players, and coaches have had severe disciplinary implications connected to the Senegal-Morocco AFCON final chaos.
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As a reaction to the Senegal-Morocco AFCON final chaos, CAF imposed a fine of $615,000 on the Senegal football federation on behalf of unsporting behavior by both players and staff. Coach Pape Thiaw was banned and fined with long-term and personal penalties, and important players missed further qualifiers. Morocco also paid a fine of 315,000 dollars as a result of misbehaviors by players, officials, ball boys, and even supporters. CAF rejected the appeal by Morocco to reverse the result, citing an act of insanity by Senegal; the Morocco AFCON final mayhem could not warrant annulment of the match result.
