The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has announced that it will fully settle all fines imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on its players, technical staff and officials following disciplinary sanctions arising from the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Senegal’s 1-0 extra-time victory over tournament hosts Morocco on January 18, 2025, was marred by a series of controversial incidents. The final in Rabat featured a brief walk-off protest by Senegalese players after a late penalty decision, heated confrontations involving team officials, and crowd unrest that saw spectators attempt to invade the pitch.

In a statement issued on January 31, 2026, the FSF confirmed it has accepted CAF’s disciplinary ruling in full and will not pursue an appeal. The federation said it would assume financial responsibility for all penalties under Article 91.4 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.

The sanctions followed CAF Disciplinary Board Decision No. DC23315, delivered on January 28, 2026, after a review of misconduct during and after the final. CAF cited unsporting behaviour by players and technical staff, as well as supporter actions deemed to have brought the game into disrepute.

In total, the fines imposed on Senegal amounted to approximately USD 615,000, covering separate penalties related to crowd behaviour, team misconduct and multiple cautions during the match.

Beyond the financial penalties, Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw received a five-match CAF ban and a USD 100,000 fine for unsporting conduct after leading his players off the pitch. Players Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaïla Sarr were each handed two-match suspensions for misconduct towards match officials.

CAF also sanctioned Morocco with fines and player bans, although the hosts’ appeal against the match result was dismissed.

In its statement, the FSF stressed its respect for CAF regulations and reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity of African football, while accepting responsibility for the consequences of the final.

Despite the disciplinary controversy, Senegal remains Africa’s champions after lifting the AFCON trophy in a dramatic extra-time triumph.