JOHANNESBURG: Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches and fined $100,000 after the chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco this month, it was announced on Thursday. A CAF statement said the tactician was guilty of “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game into disrepute” during the decider in Rabat on January 18, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time. TV coverage of the final showed Thiaw gesturing toward his players when Morocco were awarded a penalty in added on time of normal time.

Il caso durante la finale di Coppa d’Africa

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw led his players off the pitch in protest during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final win over Morocco.