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Afcon champions Senegal slapped with Sh77 million fine after chaotic scenes

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Pape Thiaw of Senegal gestures during the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. [AFP]

CAF has fined Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal and runners-up Morocco after chaotic scenes during the 2025 Afcon final that ended in crowd trouble, player protests and disciplinary breaches.

Senegal lifted the title after edging Morocco 1-0 in a tense final that was overshadowed by incidents on the sidelines and on the pitch.

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