Senegal and Morocco handed fines and bans after AFCON final farce

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin Hand,News AgenciesJanuary 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM

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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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World Cup 35% Rabat 40% Edouard Mendy 40% Royal Moroccan Football Federation 60% Senegalese Football Federation 60% Pape Thiaw ×265% Confederation of African Football (CAF) ×275% Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ×385% Senegal ×890% Morocco ×890%

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