CAF To Punish Individuals Involved in ‘Inappropriate Behaviour’ at AFCON

In an official statement released on Monday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has warned it is going to take action against individuals that exhibited unacceptable behavior at the AFCON tournament held in Morocco.

CAF said it is reviewing all available footage of the incidents during Senegal vs Morocco match and will refer the matter to the relevant disciplinary bodies for action against those found guilty.

“CAF is reviewing all footage and will refer the matter to competent bodies for appropriate action to be taken against those found guilty,” the statement said.

The final held on Sunday which concluded the continent’s flagship tournament held in Morocco, was marred by disorderly scenes that drew widespread attention.

Tensions escalated late in the game after contentious decisions on the field, including a penalty awarded to Morocco in stoppage time, prompting Senegal’s players to briefly walk off the pitch in protest.

The match, which was level at 0‑0 at the end of normal time, resumed after several minutes’ delay, and Senegal went on to win 1‑0 in extra time.

The review of footage and subsequent referral to competent bodies marks the first formal step towards sanctions, which could include fines, suspensions or other penalties, depending on the findings of CAF’s disciplinary process.