The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has stressed that the chaos that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco was unacceptable.
A showdown between Senegal and Morocco witnessed a disappointing ending in regulation time when a penalty was awarded to the host nation.
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw ordered his players to stage a walk-off after the incident, dragging the match for over 10 minutes before players were recalled to finish the match by captain Sadio Mane.
On Thursday, the CAF Disciplinary Committee handed down sanctions to both Morocco and Senegal, as well as players and officials found culpable of breaching various regulations.
CAF SANCTIONS FOR AFCON FINAL BETWEEN MOROCCO VS. SENEGAL;
■ Morocco’s protest to have Senegal stripped off the title REJECTED. Senegal confirmed as champions
SANCTIONS
🇸🇳 SENEGAL FOOTBALL FEDERATION (FSF)■ FINES
– $300K for supporters’ improper conduct
– $300K for… pic.twitter.com/RhIXGTAejO— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) January 29, 2026
In a media statement from Dr. Patrice Motsepe today, has emphasised that the incidents of the AFCON 2025 final were unacceptable.
“I was extremely disappointed with the unacceptable incidents that took place at the Finals of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025,” he said.
The CAF President added, “I have taken note of the decision of the CAF Disciplinary Board which was announced on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, and I respect and will adhere to every decision of our CAF Judicial Bodies.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Motsepe has assured that his administration is determined to maintain and advance the integrity of all CAF competitions.
“I am absolutely determined and the CAF Executive Committee (“EXCO”), as well as the CAF Member Association Presidents, who represent 54 African Countries; are also determined to maintain and advance the integrity, reputation and global competitiveness of African Football and CAF Competitions,” he said.
