The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) disciplinary board imposed sanctions on the Federation Senegalaise de Football (FSF), the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players and officials for the incidents during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final, which violated the CAF Disciplinary Code. The controversy unfolded deep into stoppage time when Morocco was awarded a penalty following a VAR review, moments after Senegal had a goal disallowed. After a delay of around 16 minutes, play resumed when the Senegal players returned to the pitch. “To suspend Senegalese National Team player Ismaila Sarr for two (2) official CAF matches for his unsporting behaviour towards the referee. Meanwhile, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was also fined USD 200,000 for the inappropriate behaviour of the stadium ball boys.