Morocco Petitions CAF, FIFA Over Senegal’s Conduct in AFCON Final Chaos

The Moroccan Football Federation has formally written to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and world football governing body FIFA over what it described as unacceptable conduct by Senegalese players and supporters during Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.

The federation said the controversy erupted in stoppage time after the referee awarded Morocco a late penalty, a decision that triggered angry reactions from Senegal’s players, who walked off the pitch in protest and forced a stoppage of nearly 20 minutes.

The situation also spilled into the stands, where some Senegalese supporters reportedly threw chairs and other objects and attempted to breach security to access the pitch.

In a statement issued Monday, the Moroccan federation said the incident “seriously disrupted the normal flow of the match and affected the players at a decisive moment.” It confirmed that formal legal steps had been taken, urging CAF and FIFA to review the walkout and the events surrounding it.

Morocco also defended the referee’s decision, insisting the penalty award was “validated by the unanimous opinion of experts.”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the scenes that followed the decision, describing the actions of “some Senegalese players” as unacceptable.

Order was eventually restored after Senegal captain Sadio Mane appealed to his teammates to return to the pitch. The match later resumed, and Senegal scored four minutes into extra time to clinch the title.

The fallout continued on Monday, with Moroccan media accusing Senegal of unsporting conduct. With formal complaints now before CAF and FIFA, football authorities are expected to assess the reports and decide whether disciplinary measures will follow.

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