The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed financial penalties on the football federations of Kenya, Morocco and Zambia following a series of incidents during the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The sanctions, confirmed on Wednesday 13 August 2025, stem from breaches relating to logistics, security, and delegation conduct.
The CAF Disciplinary Committee reviewed multiple cases arising during the tournament’s early stages, concluding that all three national associations had failed to meet required standards.
The governing body said the decision reflected its determination to enforce strict compliance with competition regulations.
Zambia’s football federation was fined $5,000 for failing to present its head coach at a mandatory pre-match press conference on 6 August 2025, a day before their opening group game against DR Congo.
CAF regulations stipulate that head coaches must attend official media briefings ahead of fixtures, and the committee deemed the Zambian absence a direct violation of tournament protocol.
Kenya faced the heaviest sanction, receiving a $50,000 fine for incidents that occurred during their Matchday 2 fixture against Morocco. CAF reported that the disturbances, which involved players, were in breach of both competition and disciplinary rules.
Morocco was also fined over the same match, ordered to pay $5,000, of which $2,500 is suspended. The suspended portion will be waived if no further violations are committed by the Moroccan delegation before the conclusion of the tournament.
In addition to the fine, Kenya was issued a formal warning over its security arrangements. CAF stressed that any continued failure to meet safety requirements could lead to the relocation of Kenya’s future national team matches to alternative venues.
The federation was urged to deploy adequate security personnel inside stadiums, strictly observe road closures on match days, and ensure full compliance with established event protocols.
CAF confirmed that all three federations have a 60-day window in which to settle the fines, even if payment is made after the conclusion of the competition.
The 2024 CHAN, which is currently still in its group stage, will continue until 19 August 2025. The governing body’s latest ruling is intended as a reminder to participating nations of the importance of upholding the competition’s organisational and disciplinary standards.
By taking action against these federations, CAF has reinforced its stance that breaches of conduct, logistical failures, and security lapses will not be tolerated.
The organisation maintains that strict adherence to its regulations is essential to preserving the integrity and smooth operation of continental football tournaments.
