The disciplinary decisions issued by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the dramatic incidents that marred the CAN 2025 final in Morocco were expected to bring closure to one of the competition’s darkest episodes. CAF sanctioned both the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), along with several players and officials involved in the turmoil. Players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaïla Sarr were each suspended for two matches for unsporting behavior toward the referee. Given the magnitude of the act, the sanctions appear strikingly lenient, casting doubt on CAF’s willingness to enforce its own competition regulations. Achraf Hakimi was suspended for two matches (one suspended), while Ismaël Saibari received a three‑match ban and a $100,000 fine.