The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended several players and officials and imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco following misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. According to CAF, Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw was handed a five-match suspension from all official CAF competitions for what it described as “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game into disrepute.”SPONSOR AD“Mr Pape Bouna Thiaw was also fined USD 100,000,” CAF said. Two Senegal players, Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, were each suspended for two official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour towards match officials. CAF said the Moroccan officials “obstructed the referee’s work,” adding that a further 15,000 dollars fine was issued for the use of lasers by Moroccan supporters. The governing body added that the protest related to the TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 final but found no basis to uphold the claims.