CAF Rejects Morocco's Petition to Strip Senegal of AFCON 2025 Title Over Unruly Conduct

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejected Morocco's petition to strip Senegal of the AFCON 2025 title following the final match. Senegal was fined a total of $615,000 for misconduct, unsporting behavior, and bringing the game into disrepute.

Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, was suspended for five matches and fined $100,000. Players like Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr were suspended for two matches for unsporting behavior.

Morocco's captain, Achraf Hakimi, was suspended for two matches, and player Ismael Saibari was suspended for three matches, both for unsporting behavior. Various fines were imposed on Morocco and Senegal for different violations during the match.