Summary
African football's governing body issued fines and bans to Senegal's coach and players from Senegal and Morocco after disruptions during the African Cup of Nations final. The fines total over $1 million, and the bans apply only to African games, not the World Cup. The incidents involved player protests, fights, and attempts by fans to storm the field.
Key Facts
- Fines went to the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations: $615,000 for Senegal and $315,000 for Morocco.
- Senegal's coach Pape Thiaw was banned for five African games and fined $100,000 for leading a player protest.
- Senegalese players walked off the pitch during the game due to a disputed penalty for Morocco.
- Moroccan ball boys' actions led to a $200,000 fine for their federation.
- Senegal won the final 1-0 after Morocco missed the penalty.
- Senegalese players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr received two-game bans.
- Moroccan players Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari faced bans and fines for unsporting behavior.
- The incident strained diplomatic relations between Senegal and Morocco, but both governments called for calm.
