Following the Africa Cup of Nations final, Senegal's manager, Pape Thiaw, has been hit with a five-game ban. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) cited "unsporting conduct" and bringing the game into disrepute. This stems from the controversial scenes during the match against Morocco, which Senegal won 1-0. A $100,000 fine was also issued.

The final in Rabat saw significant disruption after a contentious stoppage-time penalty awarded to Morocco. Thiaw ordered his players off the field. The delay lasted around 17 minutes before Sadio Mane persuaded his teammates to resume play. Ultimately, Senegal secured victory, but the post-match fallout continues with multiple suspensions.

Additional sanctions include bans for Senegal players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, and Morocco's Ismael Saibari and Achraf Hakimi. The Senegal Football Federation also received a hefty fine. These bans apply only to CAF matches, not impacting the 2026 World Cup preparations.

This incident casts a shadow over Senegal's victory. The bans will impact team selections in upcoming qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. It also raises questions about refereeing decisions and sportsmanship in high-stakes matches. The CAF will need to address these issues moving forward.