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

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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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