CAF has thrown out Morocco’s complaint, and the disciplinary outcome does not affect the 2025 AFCON final scoreline.
Everything remains intact.
Senegal remains the rightful African champion.
Moroccan midfielder Ismaël Saibari has been handed a 3-match suspension in official CAF competitions for unsporting behaviour.
He has also been fined $100,000.
Another disciplinary blow for Morocco as CAF maintains a firm stance on conduct.
Morocco star Achraf Hakimi has been suspended for 2 official CAF matches following disciplinary action for unsporting behaviour.
▪️ One match is immediate
▪️ One match is suspended for 1 year from the date of the decision.
Two Senegal players have been sanctioned following disciplinary proceedings.
• Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye: suspended for 2 official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour towards the referee.
• Ismaïla Sarr: suspended for 2 official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour towards the referee.
Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has been handed a 5-match suspension from all official CAF competitions.
CAF says the decision is due to unsporting conduct, violating disciplinary principles of fair play, integrity, and for bringing the game into disrepute.
He has also been fined $100,000.