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[Franctoshi]

I just saw on Gistlover blog that CAF has placed severe sanctions on Senegal and Morocco. According to the information, the Senegal coach has be banned for five CAF matches and he is to pay a fine of $100,000. Senegal Football Association has been levied about $615k for the misconduct of their staffs, players and supporters. As for Morocco, Achraf Hakimi has been suspended for two matches then the Morocco Football Association was fined $315k almost half of the fine given to the Senegal FA. These are really outrageous amount but do you think that the fine given to Senegal is fair? for me i already knew that Senegal will get the higher fine because of the fact that the coach ordered the players to leave the pitch and they did, that's really a great offense which can attract a severe sanction.

I am happy that CAF has fined and sanctioned Morocco and Senegal for their misconduct in the African Cup of Nations final. But I think CAF is a little bit harsh on Senegal because they fined Senegal $615k and fined Morocco $315k, in which both Senegal and Morocco did what would have ruined the image of African football. CAF should have fined Senegal and Morocco the same amount of money for the judgment to be fair enough.

The least that CAF can do is give match ban and fine the two AFCON finalist and that is what they did, no amount fined each team can undo what happened, the amount that they choose to fine then is their decision and we can't do anything about it. I hope that the match bans and the fines will serve as a detergent to any team that goes against the CAF regulations because if things like these are left unchecked it will become a bad precedence for future CAF tournaments. Some people are saying that the fine on Senegal, is unfair but walking a team out of the pitch is not a small offence, although it worked out in their favor because they won. I think CAF did the right thing.

It's a shameful thing that when it comes to African football scene, we are still evolving when it comes to how we treat matters concerning football and getting things done rightly. Politics is still at its high level here. I do not see a reason for these fine differences. When both teams committed the same offense, yes, CAF did the right thing by placing a fine on both teams, but they should be fair with their justice. No team should be preferred over another when they commit an offense that attracts a fine, except for obvious reasons.

[Spaceman1000$]

I honestly also believe that some Caf officials were aware of Morocco going to take the Goal keeper's towel because how can you explain that officials elected by Morocco and must have gone through Caf supervised training will do that.
Also the Moroccan team and officials has been doing that even before the final but Caf turn their back on it.
I think the sanction by Caf on Morocco for it was a move trying to act like they did not see it all .

Its very shameful that ball boys were attacking a professional footballer and nothing was done about it. I watched a video yesterday where Moroccan fans drew a banana to Stanley Nwabali, the Nigerian goalkeeper. I was so impressed with Stanley's reaction; he picked it up and ate it. He even encouraged them to throw more. Shame on them. This is the reason why they have been rejected by their neighbours and the EU. CAF should also take some part of the blame for its insensitivity.   

I saw that moment Stanley Nwabali had too, if Morocco believes they cannot show sportsmanship to the people they are hosting, then they shouldn't host any sporting tournament any more. Hence it's looking as though the match will be tough against them, they will start throwing stones and flashing Lazer lights on the eyes of their opponents. against Senegal it was a different ball game as it almost looking at though they wanted to invade the pitch.

[Zigabel]

I honestly also believe that some Caf officials were aware of Morocco going to take the Goal keeper's towel because how can you explain that officials elected by Morocco and must have gone through Caf supervised training will do that.
Also the Moroccan team and officials has been doing that even before the final but Caf turn their back on it.
I think the sanction by Caf on Morocco for it was a move trying to act like they did not see it all .

Its very shameful that ball boys were attacking a professional footballer and nothing was done about it. I watched a video yesterday where Moroccan fans drew a banana to Stanley Nwabali, the Nigerian goalkeeper. I was so impressed with Stanley's reaction; he picked it up and ate it. He even encouraged them to throw more. Shame on them. This is the reason why they have been rejected by their neighbours and the EU. CAF should also take some part of the blame for its insensitivity.   

It is really sad a team and country will display this form of despicable behaviour because they were unable  to win, if they claim they aren't Africans, why then participate in an All Africa Nations competition, it goes ahead to display their living in self denial, even the Africans you want to claim you aren't part of, you cannot decently compete against them enough to display the superiority, rather you resulted to very unruly behaviour that tell nothing good about you, the fines for them should  be even far more above what they have been given or possibly a ban since  they are mostly in the claim that they are not Africans, they shouldn't be found participating in an African Nations game then.

[Roseline492]

It's a shameful thing that when it comes to African football scene, we are still evolving when it comes to how we treat matters concerning football and getting things done rightly. Politics is still at its high level here. I do not see a reason for these fine differences. When both teams committed the same offense, yes, CAF did the right thing by placing a fine on both teams, but they should be fair with their justice. No team should be preferred over another when they commit an offense that attracts a fine, except for obvious reasons.

That's the African way because they don't give punishment equally to any offense but instead they most look out some bases and the extent of how one side impose so much than the opponent so actually when they have there information they start giving based on who committed a higher offense and also the side that committed a little and from the conclusion you began to see how one country was much affected for the same thing. After understanding your point I agree because if it was the Westerner league this happen there is a high possibility of not seeing this kind of fines on the two countries.

[AYOBA]

I think it sound more like what you are saying the CAF didn’t even say much about the Morocco game which was not okay at all, well the did has been done well I feel the hands of time could be changed the CAF should take more action on the situation next season, well something are to be looked into sometime not to just over look things like this….

Morocco really plan something on their mind before the match. Because the CAF that people was expected to say something is the one who lead the plan before the match kickoff, and that’s why all their matches was not went well let look at their matches in Semifinal against the Super Eagles, then match was very rough it come be like say they bribed all the referees and lineman.

But we hope that shouldn’t happen next season, they suppose take the correction before next’s season commerce so that every country will play the match in a peace of mind.

[Mr Reporter]

I think it sound more like what you are saying the CAF didn’t even say much about the Morocco game which was not okay at all, well the did has been done well I feel the hands of time could be changed the CAF should take more action on the situation next season, well something are to be looked into sometime not to just over look things like this….

Morocco really plan something on their mind before the match. Because the CAF that people was expected to say something is the one who lead the plan before the match kickoff, and that’s why all their matches was not went well let look at their matches in Semifinal against the Super Eagles, then match was very rough it come be like say they bribed all the referees and lineman.

But we hope that shouldn’t happen next season, they suppose take the correction before next’s season commerce so that every country will play the match in a peace of mind.

Yes you are correct on this is was sounding more like they pay off the lines man’s and referees on the games because it was very heartbreaking see them cheat purely and nobody could say a words is this what the football In AFCON tuning into because from the start of the games with super eagles i feel they even cheated more on them than others, even through the did has be done already it seems fine when we came the three points well next this like are not to be happening in such kinds of games it very unprofessional you be seeing such and those guy are calling them self CAF for that matter oh…

[Iamgoat]

I saw that moment Stanley Nwabali had too, if Morocco believes they cannot show sportsmanship to the people they are hosting, then they shouldn't host any sporting tournament any more. Hence it's looking as though the match will be tough against them, they will start throwing stones and flashing Lazer lights on the eyes of their opponents. against Senegal it was a different ball game as it almost looking at though they wanted to invade the pitch.

Reason why I will always commend the Senegalese players for their dedication and commitment to stand for their rights and was so excited they won. I have never seen a game which is so biased like the one played with Senegal and Morocco in the finals. Morocco had planned to reward the referee handsomely for blowing the penalty at such a crucial time. It was almost impossible for the Senegalese to survive such blow of heat but they were so lucky to have stand on their feet and protested it firmly.

[Mayor of ogba]

I just saw on Gistlover blog that CAF has placed severe sanctions on Senegal and Morocco. According to the information, the Senegal coach has be banned for five CAF matches and he is to pay a fine of $100,000. Senegal Football Association has been levied about $615k for the misconduct of their staffs, players and supporters. As for Morocco, Achraf Hakimi has been suspended for two matches then the Morocco Football Association was fined $315k almost half of the fine given to the Senegal FA. These are really outrageous amount but do you think that the fine given to Senegal is fair? for me i already knew that Senegal will get the higher fine because of the fact that the coach ordered the players to leave the pitch and they did, that's really a great offense which can attract a severe sanction.

I am happy that CAF has fined and sanctioned Morocco and Senegal for their misconduct in the African Cup of Nations final. But I think CAF is a little bit harsh on Senegal because they fined Senegal $615k and fined Morocco $315k, in which both Senegal and Morocco did what would have ruined the image of African football. CAF should have fined Senegal and Morocco the same amount of money for the judgment to be fair enough.

The least that CAF can do is give match ban and fine the two AFCON finalist and that is what they did, no amount fined each team can undo what happened, the amount that they choose to fine then is their decision and we can't do anything about it. I hope that the match bans and the fines will serve as a detergent to any team that goes against the CAF regulations because if things like these are left unchecked it will become a bad precedence for future CAF tournaments. Some people are saying that the fine on Senegal, is unfair but walking a team out of the pitch is not a small offence, although it worked out in their favor because they won. I think CAF did the right thing.

I know very well that the least CAF can do for the misconduct of Morocco and Senegal in the African Cup of Nations final is to give both teams match ban and fine both teams, and I am not against it because that's the only way CAF can maintain the laws binding African football and also ensure such a thing doesn't happen in African football in the future, but I am not just happy that CAF fined Senegal more than Morocco.

[SatoPrincess]

I am happy that CAF has fined and sanctioned Morocco and Senegal for their misconduct in the African Cup of Nations final. But I think CAF is a little bit harsh on Senegal because they fined Senegal $615k and fined Morocco $315k, in which both Senegal and Morocco did what would have ruined the image of African football. CAF should have fined Senegal and Morocco the same amount of money for the judgment to be fair enough.

Morocco team caused a lot of commotion from stealing towels to accusing their opponents of witchcraft. I’m not surprised that Senegal got fined because the walking off the pitch was very wrong. I think all decisions made by CAF were fair, and serve as warning to teams that such behaviors are unacceptable.

[Mayor of ogba]

I am happy that CAF has fined and sanctioned Morocco and Senegal for their misconduct in the African Cup of Nations final. But I think CAF is a little bit harsh on Senegal because they fined Senegal $615k and fined Morocco $315k, in which both Senegal and Morocco did what would have ruined the image of African football. CAF should have fined Senegal and Morocco the same amount of money for the judgment to be fair enough.

Morocco team caused a lot of commotion from stealing towels to accusing their opponents of witchcraft. I’m not surprised that Senegal got fined because the walking off the pitch was very wrong. I think all decisions made by CAF were fair, and serve as warning to teams that such behaviors are unacceptable.

Morocco stealing towels and accusing their opponents of witchcraft without evidence in the just concluded African Cup of Nations is wrong, and that alone is enough to tarnish African football. I am not even surprised that Senegal got fined more than Morocco, because Morocco is CAF's favorite team in the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament.

[SuperBitMan]

I just saw on Gistlover blog that CAF has placed severe sanctions on Senegal and Morocco. According to the information, the Senegal coach has be banned for five CAF matches and he is to pay a fine of $100,000. Senegal Football Association has been levied about $615k for the misconduct of their staffs, players and supporters. As for Morocco, Achraf Hakimi has been suspended for two matches then the Morocco Football Association was fined $315k almost half of the fine given to the Senegal FA. These are really outrageous amount but do you think that the fine given to Senegal is fair? for me i already knew that Senegal will get the higher fine because of the fact that the coach ordered the players to leave the pitch and they did, that's really a great offense which can attract a severe sanction.

I am happy that CAF has fined and sanctioned Morocco and Senegal for their misconduct in the African Cup of Nations final. But I think CAF is a little bit harsh on Senegal because they fined Senegal $615k and fined Morocco $315k, in which both Senegal and Morocco did what would have ruined the image of African football. CAF should have fined Senegal and Morocco the same amount of money for the judgment to be fair enough.

What CAF should also do is to ban those 2 referees that officiated in the match between Morocco and Nigeria and also the final match which was between Morocco and Senegal, because those referees took bribe and they clearly showed everyone that they took bribe to favour Morocco, what those 2 referees was officiating in the match was so shameful I really don’t understand why a referee in a competition like that will take bribe and then be doing nonsense on the pitch knowing fully well that the world is watching, this is the major reason why they don’t include African referees in the World Cup. FIFA should never include them in World Cup competition because they will disgrace them self by collecting bribe.

[SatoPrincess]

I am happy that CAF has fined and sanctioned Morocco and Senegal for their misconduct in the African Cup of Nations final. But I think CAF is a little bit harsh on Senegal because they fined Senegal $615k and fined Morocco $315k, in which both Senegal and Morocco did what would have ruined the image of African football. CAF should have fined Senegal and Morocco the same amount of money for the judgment to be fair enough.

Morocco team caused a lot of commotion from stealing towels to accusing their opponents of witchcraft. I’m not surprised that Senegal got fined because the walking off the pitch was very wrong. I think all decisions made by CAF were fair, and serve as warning to teams that such behaviors are unacceptable.

I am not even surprised that Senegal got fined more than Morocco, because Morocco is CAF's favorite team in the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament.

I don’t know about them being CAF favorites, I think Morocco got a relatively lesser penalty because they are hosting the FIFA World Cup. To be fair prior to the final, Morocco were considered good hosts by most of the teams. It’s a pity that Morocco ruined all that in one game. Now, people are bringing up different issues with the country.

[Hardyrobust]

I am happy that CAF has fined and sanctioned Morocco and Senegal for their misconduct in the African Cup of Nations final. But I think CAF is a little bit harsh on Senegal because they fined Senegal $615k and fined Morocco $315k, in which both Senegal and Morocco did what would have ruined the image of African football. CAF should have fined Senegal and Morocco the same amount of money for the judgment to be fair enough.

Morocco team caused a lot of commotion from stealing towels to accusing their opponents of witchcraft. I’m not surprised that Senegal got fined because the walking off the pitch was very wrong. I think all decisions made by CAF were fair, and serve as warning to teams that such behaviors are unacceptable.

I am not even surprised that Senegal got fined more than Morocco, because Morocco is CAF's favorite team in the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament.

I don’t know about them being CAF favorites, I think Morocco got a relatively lesser penalty because they are hosting the FIFA World Cup. To be fair prior to the final, Morocco were considered good hosts by most of the teams. It’s a pity that Morocco ruined all that in one game. Now, people are bringing up different issues with the country.

Some people are just saying things without fact. Well everyone is entitled to there opinion, I wonder why some people will think that CAF was favouring Morocco. Even if was a misunderstanding in the way the referee was officiating the matches. Despite the misunderstanding between Morocco and Senegal on the day of the final what Senegal did was wrong to have worked out of the field . So I don't see CAF favouring any country.

[SatoPrincess]

I am not even surprised that Senegal got fined more than Morocco, because Morocco is CAF's favorite team in the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament.

I don’t know about them being CAF favorites, I think Morocco got a relatively lesser penalty because they are hosting the FIFA World Cup. To be fair prior to the final, Morocco were considered good hosts by most of the teams. It’s a pity that Morocco ruined all that in one game. Now, people are bringing up different issues with the country.

Some people are just saying things without fact. Well everyone is entitled to there opinion, I wonder why some people will think that CAF was favouring Morocco. Even if was a misunderstanding in the way the referee was officiating the matches. Despite the misunderstanding between Morocco and Senegal on the day of the final what Senegal did was wrong to have worked out of the field . So I don't see CAF favouring any country.

Officiating in the AFCON was very poor, it wasn’t just the Morocco - Senegal final. I have said it before that Senegal shouldn’t have left the pitch but there’s no point talking about what’s been done. The team and their manager got punished for their actions, and rightly so. However, I’m not particularly surprised by the allegations against CAF because of the corruption in the federation.

[Roseline492]

What CAF should also do is to ban those 2 referees that officiated in the match between Morocco and Nigeria and also the final match which was between Morocco and Senegal, because those referees took bribe and they clearly showed everyone that they took bribe to favour Morocco, what those 2 referees was officiating in the match was so shameful I really don’t understand why a referee in a competition like that will take bribe and then be doing nonsense on the pitch knowing fully well that the world is watching, this is the major reason why they don’t include African referees in the World Cup. FIFA should never include them in World Cup competition because they will disgrace them self by collecting bribe.

If they are disciplining referee they will never involve any referee in super eagles match except he did something while officiating other countries because there was no problem super eagles was making do to the referee so they take it as a peaceful and good officiating match so is impossible for them to do anything to those referee, anything they did on that match did not create too much public attention apart from the fact that Nigerians saw it. For the one on the final they need not to say it because is actually what they might do because allowing him on the referee is also creating the feeling of another country to loss and say that he was the reason also.

[snipie]

Morocco stealing towels and accusing their opponents of witchcraft without evidence in the just concluded African Cup of Nations is wrong, and that alone is enough to tarnish African football. I am not even surprised that Senegal got fined more than Morocco, because Morocco is CAF's favorite team in the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament.

Both of Morocco and Senegal got fined for the attitudes of their players, fans and ball collectors. Obviously Morocco fine was lower because their attitudes weren't that bad comparing to Senegal coach decision to ruin the competition by withdrawing his players outside of the stadium. This move was the major mistake done in the game according to Moroccan and CAF. Luckily the sanctions were limited to the CAF related competitions, otherwise they were able to extend it to the FIFA competitions including World Cup. By the way both nations were lucky also to not be sanctioned by FIFA body.

[Kelward]

Morocco stealing towels and accusing their opponents of witchcraft without evidence in the just concluded African Cup of Nations is wrong, and that alone is enough to tarnish African football. I am not even surprised that Senegal got fined more than Morocco, because Morocco is CAF's favorite team in the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament.

Both of Morocco and Senegal got fined for the attitudes of their players, fans and ball collectors. Obviously Morocco fine was lower because their attitudes weren't that bad comparing to Senegal coach decision to ruin the competition by withdrawing his players outside of the stadium. This move was the major mistake done in the game according to Moroccan and CAF. Luckily the sanctions were limited to the CAF related competitions, otherwise they were able to extend it to the FIFA competitions including World Cup. By the way both nations were lucky also to not be sanctioned by FIFA body.

AFCON have come and gone and we are still hearing funny and irrelevant complaints that doesn't help the reputation of African football, this complaint that I'm hearing about regarding stealing of towel and witchcraft is really ridiculous. As for the fines that were handed to Morocco, and Senegal, I think that it is quite fair, Senegal, fine was supposed to be bigger because their discipline was more, walking out of a match is a serious offense. Like you said they are lucky that the fine didn't extend to FIFA level, the fines would have been far more severe than what they were given.

[Silverstonez]

Reason why I will always commend the Senegalese players for their dedication and commitment to stand for their rights and was so excited they won. I have never seen a game which is so biased like the one played with Senegal and Morocco in the finals. Morocco had planned to reward the referee handsomely for blowing the penalty at such a crucial time. It was almost impossible for the Senegalese to survive such blow of heat but they were so lucky to have stand on their feet and protested it firmly.

I like the fact that Senegal team stood on their ground, because the penalty the referee gave the Morocco team was not fair enough. Although everything that happened in the afcon final between Morocco and Senegal was a plan work between the referee and the Moroccans. Moroccans were so eager to win that afcon tournament by all means. They were even showing it in their behaviours. Because how on earth will a country and their team choose to focus on nwabali's tower and Mendy's tower instead of focusing how they can win the afcon tournament. Frankly speaking the Moroccans are a big disgrace to Africa football, and they should never host any afcon tournament again.

[Mayor of ogba]

I just saw on Gistlover blog that CAF has placed severe sanctions on Senegal and Morocco. According to the information, the Senegal coach has be banned for five CAF matches and he is to pay a fine of $100,000. Senegal Football Association has been levied about $615k for the misconduct of their staffs, players and supporters. As for Morocco, Achraf Hakimi has been suspended for two matches then the Morocco Football Association was fined $315k almost half of the fine given to the Senegal FA. These are really outrageous amount but do you think that the fine given to Senegal is fair? for me i already knew that Senegal will get the higher fine because of the fact that the coach ordered the players to leave the pitch and they did, that's really a great offense which can attract a severe sanction.

I am happy that CAF has fined and sanctioned Morocco and Senegal for their misconduct in the African Cup of Nations final. But I think CAF is a little bit harsh on Senegal because they fined Senegal $615k and fined Morocco $315k, in which both Senegal and Morocco did what would have ruined the image of African football. CAF should have fined Senegal and Morocco the same amount of money for the judgment to be fair enough.

What CAF should also do is to ban those 2 referees that officiated in the match between Morocco and Nigeria and also the final match which was between Morocco and Senegal, because those referees took bribe and they clearly showed everyone that they took bribe to favour Morocco, what those 2 referees was officiating in the match was so shameful I really don’t understand why a referee in a competition like that will take bribe and then be doing nonsense on the pitch knowing fully well that the world is watching, this is the major reason why they don’t include African referees in the World Cup. FIFA should never include them in World Cup competition because they will disgrace them self by collecting bribe.

I would have loved if CAF could just do what you said in your post, but CAF can't ban the referee that officiated the African Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco because CAF found no fault in his officiating in the final after they concluded their investigation. Instead of CAF banning  the referee, CAF recommended the referee to officiate in the upcoming World Cup.