“CAF Slams Hakimi and Senegal Coach with Suspensions After AFCON 2025 Final Drama”


Here’s the latest news on CAF sanctions involving Achraf Hakimi and the AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco 👇


Senegal and Morocco handed fines and bans after AFCON final farce | Africa Cup of Nations News | Al Jazeera

CAF suspends Pape Thiaw, Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari after AFCON final fallout


🛑 What CAF Decided

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed out a series of fines and bans after the controversial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco. 


🇲🇦 Morocco & Achraf Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi (Morocco defender and captain) has been suspended for 2 official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour during the final — with one match suspended for a year (probationary). 


Ismaël Saibari (Morocco midfielder) received a three-match ban and a $100,000 fine for similar misconduct. 


The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was also fined about $315,000 for:

inappropriate behaviour by stadium ball boys

players and staff invading the VAR review area

supporters using laser pointers during the match. 


🇸🇳 Senegal & Others

Senegal’s head coach Pape Thiaw got a five-match ban and a $100,000 fine for unsporting conduct. 


Senegalese players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaïla Sarr were suspended for 2 CAF matches each for unsporting behaviour toward the referee. 


Senegal’s federation was heavily fined (over $600,000) for misconduct by supporters, players, and technical staff. 


🏆 Match Result Still Stands

CAF rejected Morocco’s appeal to overturn the match outcome — meaning Senegal remains AFCON 2025 champions despite the sanctions. 


📝 Context

The final, played in Rabat on January 18, 2026, ended with Senegal winning 1–0 after extra time. Late controversy — including a disallowed Senegalese goal and a stop-time VAR penalty award to Morocco — triggered protests and disorder on and off the pitch, leading to CAF’s disciplinary action. 

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