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CAF: Morocco and Senegal Sanctions Apply Only to African Competitions

CAF: Morocco and Senegal Sanctions Apply Only to African Competitions

29 January 2026at12:58

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the disciplinary sanctions issued by its Disciplinary Committee, following the incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final between the Moroccan and Senegalese national teams, are limited to continental competitions and do not extend to international tournaments under FIFA.

CAF clarified that the suspensions imposed on Senegal coach Pape Thiaw and players Ismaïla Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye, as well as Moroccan players Ismael Saibari and Achraf Hakimi, will only be enforced during CAF-organized tournaments.

This clarification comes amid controversy surrounding the Disciplinary Committee's decisions, particularly regarding the impact of these sanctions on upcoming fixtures for both Morocco and Senegal, most notably World Cup qualifiers and international friendly matches.

CAF's Disciplinary Committee had imposed a series of sanctions and financial fines following the incidents that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

How do CAF's sanctions affect Moroccan and Senegalese players like Achraf Hakimi and Ismaïla Sarr?

CAF has clarified that suspensions for players like Achraf Hakimi and Ismaïla Sarr, and coach Pape Thiaw, are strictly limited to CAF-organized continental competitions, not FIFA international tournaments.

What is the scope of the disciplinary sanctions imposed by CAF on Morocco and Senegal?

The disciplinary sanctions issued by CAF, including suspensions and financial fines, apply exclusively to continental competitions organized by CAF and do not extend to international tournaments under FIFA's jurisdiction.
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