The Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed it was summoned by the Confederation of African Football’s disciplinary committee following the incidents that overshadowed the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the federation said it had been heard on 27 January by CAF’s disciplinary body, which is examining events that occurred during the final between Senegal and Morocco.
The hearing forms part of CAF’s ongoing review of the match, which ended with Senegal lifting the continental title.
Alongside a representative of the federation, Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw and players Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye were also questioned by members of the disciplinary committee.
Their testimonies were taken as CAF seeks to establish the sequence of events and assess responsibility for what it described as post-match and in-game disturbances.
According to the Senegalese Football Federation, a decision from CAF is expected imminently, with a ruling anticipated either later on Tuesday or on Wednesday.
The outcome could determine whether any disciplinary measures are imposed on individuals or on the federation itself.
The AFCON final was marked by an extraordinary moment late in the match when Senegal’s players collectively left the pitch and returned to the dressing room.
The protest followed the awarding of a penalty to Morocco, a decision that prompted strong reactions from the Senegalese camp.
After several minutes of interruption and discussions involving match officials, the players returned to the field and the game resumed.
That episode, unprecedented at a continental final, has since drawn widespread attention across African football and prompted CAF to open disciplinary proceedings.
The governing body has not publicly commented on the substance of the hearings but has reiterated its commitment to upholding discipline and safeguarding the integrity of its competitions.
For Senegal, the summons comes amid celebrations of a hard-fought AFCON triumph, but also underlines the potential consequences of the controversy that accompanied the decisive match.
The federation has maintained a cautious tone, indicating it has cooperated fully with CAF and is awaiting the official verdict.
As African football awaits the disciplinary committee’s conclusions, the case highlights the fine balance between passion on the pitch and the regulations that govern the game at the highest level on the continent.
