"Senegal manager Pape Thiaw has been banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco this month. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) issued Thiaw with a $100,000 (72,000) fine, saying he was guilty of "unsporting conduct" and "bringing the game into disrepute". The final in Rabat, which Senegal went on to win 1-0, descended into disarray when Senegal's players left the field after Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty."
"Thiaw, still incensed by the referee's decision to blow for a foul on Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi before Ismaila Sarr headed in three minutes earlier, instructed his players to leave the field. The match was delayed by about 17 minutes before Senegal forward Sadio Mane convinced his team-mates to return to the pitch. Brahim Diaz's 'Panenka' penalty was saved by Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy, then referee Jean-Jacques Ndala immediately blew the whistle for full-time."
Pape Thiaw received a five-game ban and a $100,000 fine from the Confederation of African Football for "unsporting conduct" and "bringing the game into disrepute." The 2025 AFCON final in Rabat saw Senegal win 1-0 amid chaos after Senegal's players left the field when Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty. The match was delayed about 17 minutes before Sadio Mane persuaded his teammates to return. Brahim Diaz's penalty was saved by Edouard Mendy and referee Jean-Jacques Ndala then blew for full-time. Pape Gueye scored the extra-time winner. Several players and the Senegal Football Federation were also fined or suspended; all bans apply to Caf matches only and will not affect 2026 World Cup preparations.
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