Disciplinary Board to deal with CAF Disciplinary issues

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is placing greater emphasis on its judicial and disciplinary structures as part of broader changes to its statutes and regulations.

The CAF Disciplinary Board is responsible for dealing with breaches of CAF regulations and can impose sanctions on member associations, clubs, officials and players in accordance with the CAF Disciplinary Code.

The Board forms part of CAF’s judicial framework alongside the Appeal Board and other legal and governance bodies. CAF’s current Disciplinary Board is headed by Ousmane Kane of Senegal, with Jane Njeri Onyango of Kenya serving as Vice-President.

Role in CAF competitions

The Disciplinary Board will continue to address disciplinary matters arising from CAF competitions, including cases involving players, coaches, clubs, national associations, officials and supporters.

Recent decisions demonstrate the range of issues handled by the body. During the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Board imposed suspensions and financial sanctions following incidents involving players, officials and supporters.

Its jurisdiction includes breaches of CAF regulations that do not fall under another CAF body’s authority, giving it an important role in maintaining compliance across the Confederation’s competitions.

CAF introduces regulatory improvements

CAF has also announced changes aimed at strengthening confidence in its judicial bodies. The Confederation said the improvements to its statutes and regulations are intended to reinforce trust in the Disciplinary Board and Appeal Board and improve the governance of African football.

CAF recently brought together the leadership of its Disciplinary Board, Appeal Board, Legal Committee and Governance Committee to review regulations and discuss possible improvements.

The move comes as CAF prepares for an increasingly extensive competitions calendar, with the Confederation seeking clearer and more consistent regulatory processes across its competitions.