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Morocco FA slapped with $415,000 fine for AFCON 2025 final chaos
The Confederation of African Football has fined the Royal Moroccan Football Federation a total of $415,000 for misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
The sanctions follow incidents that occurred during the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, which was marked by controversy after Senegal temporarily walked off the pitch for about 17 minutes in protest against a penalty awarded to hosts Morocco.
Following intervention from Sadio Mane, the Teranga Lions returned to complete the match and later won the title after extra time. Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal after Brahim DÃaz missed the penalty that had sparked the protest.
After reviewing reports from match officials and disciplinary bodies, CAF imposed several fines on the Moroccan FA. The federation was fined $200,000 for the inappropriate behaviour of stadium ball boys, $100,000 for misconduct by players and technical staff who entered the VAR review area and interfered with the referee, and $15,000 for the use of lasers by supporters during the match. An additional $100,000 was imposed in relation to player misconduct, bringing the total fine to $415,000.
CAF said the actions violated principles of fair play and integrity as outlined in its Disciplinary Code.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is expected to appeal the decision in the coming days.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
