FRMF Officially Announces Appeal Against CAF Sanctions Following AFCON Final Incidents

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced its intention to appeal the sanctions issued by the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Disciplinary Committee. These sanctions stem from the incidents that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations final match between the Moroccan and Senegalese national teams on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

A statement from the Federation indicated that the imposed sanctions are disproportionate to the severity and seriousness of the events that accompanied the match. These incidents included the withdrawal of Senegalese players and staff, their fans invading the pitch, and the resulting chaos and acts of vandalism.

The FRMF clarified that, in its commitment to safeguarding Morocco's legal rights and after reviewing the details of the sanctions, it decided to file an official appeal. It simultaneously reaffirmed its stance against any transgressions that could compromise the safety and integrity of the game.

The following is the statement issued by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation today, Tuesday:

“Having reviewed the decisions issued by the Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football, which the Royal Moroccan Football Federation recently received concerning the incidents that accompanied the match on Sunday, January 18, 2026, between the national team and its Senegalese counterpart in the Africa Cup of Nations final, which witnessed the withdrawal of Senegalese players and staff, and their fans invading the pitch, resulting in chaos and acts of vandalism.

Considering that the sanctions issued by the Disciplinary Committee are not commensurate with the gravity and seriousness of these events, as confirmed by the official correspondence sent by the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to the President of the African Football Confederation.

And in its keenness to preserve all rights guaranteed by law, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has decided to appeal these decisions.”