CAF Fines Moroccan Federation $315,000 for VAR Area Invasion, Laser Use, and Referee Obstruction in AFCON Final - Elbotola
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CAF Fines Moroccan Federation $315,000 for VAR Area Invasion, Laser Use, and Referee Obstruction in AFCON Final

CAF Fines Moroccan Federation $315,000 for VAR Area Invasion, Laser Use, and Referee Obstruction in AFCON Final

29 January 2026at10:14

The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued its disciplinary decisions regarding the incidents that occurred during the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025," which pitted the Moroccan national team against its Senegalese counterpart.

The committee decided to fine the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) $200,000 for what it considered inappropriate conduct by ball boys on the field.

The Disciplinary Committee also imposed an additional fine of $100,000 due to some national team players and technical staff members invading the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review area and obstructing the referee's work, in clear violation of Articles 82 and 83 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.

Furthermore, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation was fined $15,000 as a result of some fans using laser pointers during the final match.

What was the total fine imposed on the Moroccan Football Federation by CAF?

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation received a $315,000 fine from CAF. This substantial penalty covers inappropriate ball boy conduct, VAR area invasion by staff, and fan use of laser pointers during the AFCON final.

What specific actions led to the $100,000 fine for the Moroccan team?

The $100,000 fine was imposed because national team players and technical staff invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the referee's work. This conduct violated CAF Disciplinary Code Articles 82 and 83.
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