The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has confirmed details of its appearance before the Confederation of African Football (CAF) disciplinary committee following the dramatic conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.
Senegal clinched their second AFCON title with a 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco after extra time. However, the triumph was marred by controversy when several Senegalese players briefly left the pitch after a late penalty was awarded to Morocco, before returning to complete the match.
The incident prompted the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to file a formal complaint with both CAF and FIFA.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the FSF said: “The Senegalese Football Federation informs the national and international public that it appeared on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, before the Disciplinary Body of the Confederation of African Football. These proceedings were initiated following the referees’ reports and the observations submitted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation after the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final.”
The federation was represented by its Secretary General, Professor Seydou Diagne, and supported by legal counsel during the hearing.
Key officials, including Technical Director Pape Bouna Thiaw, as well as players Ismaila Sarr and Elman Ndiaye, were formally heard and presented their defence.
“The disciplinary body has reserved its decision for deliberation. All parties will be officially notified within 48 hours, the deadline set by the chair of the arbitration panel,” the statement concluded.
