CAF suspends Pape Thiaw, Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari after AFCON final fallout
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CAF suspends Pape Thiaw, Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari after AFCON final fallout
"The Confederation of African Football has suspended Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for five games and fined him $100,000 for "unsporting conduct" after he told his players to leave the pitch during the Cup of Nations final against Morocco. CAF also fined Senegal's federation $615,000 due to the team's conduct and the behaviour of their fans, while players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr were suspended for two CAF games for unsporting behaviour towards the referee."
"However, Morocco's bid to have the result of the match overturned after Senegal players left the pitch leading to a 14-minute delay in the game was dismissed by CAF's Disciplinary Committee. Hosts Morocco were also sanctioned with fines totalling $315,000 for the conduct of the ball boys during the game, the behaviour of their players and staff in the Video Assistant Review area, and the use of lasers by supporters."
"Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi (two CAF matches, one suspended for a year) and Ismael Saibari (three CAF matches) were suspended for unsporting conduct as they tried to remove the pitch-side towel of Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in the driving rain in Rabat. Senegal coach Thiaw had told his players to leave the pitch late on in the match after they had a goal disallowed, and minutes later Morocco were awarded a penalty that was ultimately missed by Brahim Diaz."
The Confederation of African Football suspended Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for five games and fined him $100,000 for unsporting conduct after he instructed players to leave the pitch during the Cup of Nations final. CAF fined Senegal's federation $615,000 and suspended Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr for two games each for unsporting behaviour towards the referee. Morocco's appeal to have the result overturned after a 14-minute delay was dismissed. Morocco were fined $315,000 and saw Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari suspended for conduct involving a pitch-side towel and other incidents. Senegal won after extra time through Pape Gueye's goal.
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