The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slapped the Royal Moroccan Football Federation with $415,000 fine for improper conduct of players, technical staff, and supporters during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
The crucial final saw the Taranga Lions walked-off the pitch for 17 minutes in protest against a penalty awarded to Morocco in the final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
With Sadio Mane intervening, Senegal returned for the continuation of the final, where the Taranga Lions emerged as the champions after extra-time. Midfielder Pape Gueye emerged as the hero after netting a solo to inspire Senegal to victory after Brahim Diaz had missed the crucial penalty kick.
After a thorough review, the continental football governing body (CAF) has hit the Moroccan FA with a hefty fine for misconduct in the final.
The Moroccan FA will now pay $200,000 for stadium ball boys misbehavior, and $100,000 for players and technical staff misconduct.
Besides, the FA is expected to pay $100,000 fine slapped on their players Ismail Saibari and $15,000 for fans use of lasers in the final, totaling $415,000.
A statement from CAF reads, “To fine the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) USD 200,000, for the inappropriate behaviour of the stadium’s ball boys during the aforementioned match”
“To fine the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) USD 100,000 for the improper conduct of their National Team players and technical staff, who invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the referee’s work, in violation of the principles of fair play and integrity, as stated in Articles 82 and 83 of the CAF Disciplinary Code”
“To fine the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) USD 15,000 for the use of lasers by its supporters during the aforementioned match”
Meanwhile, the Moroccan FA is expected to lodge an appeal in the coming days against CAF’s ruling.
