Senegal and Morocco handed fines and bans after AFCON final farce
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Following a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on January 18, 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued fines and bans to Senegal and Morocco. The penalties stem from a Senegalese walk-off protest, fan disturbances, and player altercations during the match in Rabat. Senegal's football federation was fined $615,000, while Morocco's was fined $315,000 for the misconduct of their players, staff, and supporters. Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, received a five-game ban and a $100,000 fine for his role in the walk-off, which protested a penalty awarded to Morocco. The bans apply to African games but not the World Cup. The game restarted after a 15 minute delay and Senegal ultimately won the African title 1-0.
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