DR ‹ › The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has officially reacted the ruling issued by the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Disciplinary Committee following the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. The decision appears to have been met with relief in Dakar, where concerns had been growing over the possibility of far harsher sanctions. In a statement released on Saturday, the FSF said it had «taken official note of decision DC23315 rendered on January 28, 2026, by the CAF Disciplinary Jury». After reviewing the ruling, the federation opted not to file an appeal, signaling a relative level of satisfaction with the outcome. It thus «formally informed the continental body of its decision not to appeal the sporting and financial sanctions imposed». This waiver also extends to the individual penalties handed down to head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw, as well as players Ismaïla Sarr and Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye. In line with Article 91.4 of the CAF Disciplinary Code, the FSF stated that it «assumes full financial responsibility for the fines imposed on the association, its technical staff, and its players». While refraining from challenging the ruling, the Senegalese federation nevertheless reaffirmed its position, stressing its «determination to defend its legitimate rights and interests within football's governing bodies», while acting «in strict compliance with its statutory obligations», and in the service of «the integrity of the game and the promotion of African football». This conciliatory stance largely reflects a sense of relief, as the FSF ultimately avoided the feared escalation of disciplinary measures following a final that had damaged the tournament's image, marked by the coach's withdrawal, the temporary walk-off by several players, and a pitch invasion by Senegalese supporters.
