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29Jan/26

CAF Imposes Severe Sanctions Following AFCON 2025 Final Disciplinary Violations

Jan. 29, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Disciplinary actions has been taken by the Confédération Africaine de Football following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Both the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations faced substantial monetary fines and player suspensions due to various ethical violations and crowd disturbances. Specifically, Senegal’s head coach and several key players received bans for unprofessional behavior toward officials, while Morocco was penalized for staff interference with technology and fan misconduct. Additionally, the governing body officially dismissed a formal protest submitted by Morocco regarding alleged regulatory breaches by their opponents. These sources serve as an official record of the penalties intended to uphold sportsmanship and integrity within African football. Continue reading