Big Suspensions, Massive Fines, Appeal Rejected, and Senegal Officially Confirmed as Africa’s Champions of 2025.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the disciplinary sanctions following the heated and controversial AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal.
The decision comes after incidents that took place during and after the match, which forced CAF’s Disciplinary Jury to step in.
After reviewing all reports and evidence, CAF has confirmed that Senegal remains the official African Champion for 2025, and Morocco’s appeal challenging the outcome has been rejected.
Here is what each side has been punished with: 
Senegal Sanctions Pape Thiaw (Coach): 
Suspended for 5 matches 
Fined $100,000 Iliman Ndiaye: Suspended for 2 matches Ismaïla Sarr: Suspended for 2 matches Senegal Football Federation: Fined a massive $615,000 
Morocco Sanctions Achraf Hakimi: Suspended for 2 games (with 1 match suspended, meaning one will only apply if he offends again) Ismael Saibari: Suspended for 3 matches Fined $100,000 Moroccan Football Federation: Fined $300,000 Ball Boys: Fined $200,000 for their role in the chaos and misconduct.
Senegal Sanctions Pape Thiaw (Coach): Suspended for 5 matches Fined $100,000 Iliman Ndiaye: Suspended for 2 matches Ismaïla Sarr: Suspended for 2 matches Senegal Football Federation: Fined a massive $615,000 Morocco Sanctions Achraf Hakimi: Suspended for 2 games (with 1 match suspended, meaning one will only apply if he offends again) Ismael Saibari: Suspended for 3 matches Fined $100,000 Moroccan Football Federation: Fined $300,000 Ball Boys: Fined $200,000 for their role in the chaos and misconduct.CAF also confirmed that the Moroccan FA’s appeal has been officially rejected, meaning the disciplinary ruling stands and cannot be overturned. Final Verdict Despite the drama, protests, and appeals, CAF has made it clear: 
The match result stands. The sanctions are final. Senegal are officially crowned African Champions 2025.
The match result stands. The sanctions are final. Senegal are officially crowned African Champions 2025.The ruling sends a strong message that indiscipline, misconduct and disorder—no matter which country is involved—will be punished heavily in African football.
Meanwhile, Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw requests not to organise the fundraiser to help pay his fine: “People of Senegal, my family, your solidarity since the announcement of the sanctions has touched me deeply.
Thank you for the love you show me every day.
However, I humbly ask you not to organise fundraisers in my name.” “While I understand and appreciate this gesture of generosity, I invite you to redirect these funds to more urgent causes for the benefit of those who truly need them.”
