Senegal’s Football Federation has confirmed it will not challenge the sporting and financial sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football following disciplinary proceedings linked to the Africa Cup of Nations.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said it had taken note of the ruling delivered on 28 January by CAF’s Disciplinary Committee and had decided to bring the matter to a close.
The decision comes three days after CAF announced penalties affecting head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw, players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, as well as the national governing body itself.
The FSF said it “officially acknowledges the decision” taken by CAF and confirmed that it would not pursue an appeal.
By doing so, the federation has chosen to end what had become a sensitive and closely watched dispute at continental level during the AFCON 2025 campaign.
In the same statement, the FSF made clear that it would shoulder the full financial consequences of the sanctions. It stated that it “confirms that it assumes full financial responsibility for the fines imposed on its association, its technical staff and its players.”
The federation did not provide further detail on the amounts involved, but the declaration signals a willingness to resolve the matter internally rather than prolong the process through legal channels.
While accepting the disciplinary outcome, the FSF also sought to underline its broader position within African football governance. The organisation, led by Abdoulaye Fall, insisted that accepting the sanctions does not amount to a waiver of its institutional stance.
It said it “reaffirms its determination to defend its legitimate rights and interests within the governing bodies of football (…).”
The wording suggests that, although no appeal will be lodged in this specific case, the federation remains attentive to how Senegalese football is treated within CAF structures.
The episode has drawn significant attention at home, where the national team’s conduct and treatment during AFCON is a subject of intense public interest.
By opting not to appeal, the FSF appears keen to draw a line under the controversy and refocus attention on sporting matters.
The decision closes the disciplinary chapter surrounding the sanctions, while leaving open the federation’s intention to remain actively engaged in future discussions and debates within African football’s decision-making bodies.
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