The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has says it will not appeal the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following disciplinary breaches during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final last month.

In a statement issued on January 31, 2026, the FSF said it had “officially acknowledged Decision DC23315 issued on January 28, 2026, by the Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

“Following analysis of said decision, the FSF notified the continental body of its intention not to appeal the sporting and financial sanctions imposed upon it,” portions of the statement said.

The federation added that the decision “also applies to the individual disciplinary measures” affecting Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw and players Ismaïla Sarr and Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye.

The CAF Disciplinary Board announced on January 28 that it had imposed sanctions on both the Senegalese FA and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), as well as several players and officials, following incidents that occurred during the AFCON 2025 final.

According to CAF, the sanctions were imposed for conduct that “violated the CAF Disciplinary Code” and “brought the game into disrepute.”

CAF decided “to suspend Mr Pape Bouna Thiaw, the Head Coach of the Senegalese National Team, for five (5) official CAF matches for his unsporting conduct in violation of the CAF Disciplinary Code principles of fair play and integrity and for bringing the game into disrepute.”

Pape Bouna Thiaw was also fined $100,000.

Two Senegal players, Iliman Cheikh Baroy and Ismaila Sarr were also sanctioned, with each player suspended for two (2) official CAF matches for his unsporting behaviour towards the referee.

Meanwhile, the Federation was fined $300,000 for the improper conduct of its supporters, which brought the game into disrepute in "violation of the CAF Disciplinary Code principles of fair play and integrity.”

A further $300,000 fine was imposed “for the unsporting conduct of their players and technical staff in violation of the CAF Disciplinary Code principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity,” with CAF noting that the conduct “also brought the game into disrepute.”

For Yellow cards received, Senegal will pay $15,000. The continent’s football governing body described that as "misconduct of its National Team, due to five (5) of its players having received cautions.”

In its response, the FSF confirmed that it would bear the full cost of the sanctions.

“In accordance with the provisions of Article 91.4 of the CAF Disciplinary Code, the Senegalese Football Federation confirms that it assumes full financial responsibility for the fines imposed on its association, its technical staff, and its players,” the statement said.

While accepting the sanctions, the FSF said it remained committed to protecting its interests within football’s governing structures.

“True to its principles, the FSF reaffirms its commitment to defending its legitimate rights and interests within football's governing bodies,” it said.

However, it added that it intended “to conduct its actions in strict compliance with its statutory obligations, thereby working to promote CAF regulations, the integrity of the game, and the influence of African football.”

Meanwhile, CAF also imposed sanctions on the Moroccan FA and two of its national team players.

Skipper Achraf Hakimi has been suspended for "two (2) official CAF matches, with one (1) these matches being suspended for one (1) year from the date of this decision, for his unsporting behaviour.”

Ismaël Saibari, who was captured on video blocking Senegalese player from handing a towel to Edourd Mendy received a three-match ban and $100,000 fine for his unsporting behaviour.

The Moroccan FA was fine 200,000 “for the inappropriate behaviour of the stadium’s ball boys during the aforementioned match and $100,000 fine “for the improper conduct of their National Team players and technical staff, who invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the referee’s work, in violation of the principles of fair play and integrity.”

A further $15,000 fine was issued “for the use of lasers by its supporters during the aforementioned match.”

After the chaotic final in Rabat, Morocco filed a protest demanding Senegal is striped they won with a solitary strike from Pape Gueye in extra-time.

CAF rejected the protest.