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Senegal face sanctions for Afcon final walk-off as organisers criticise ‘unacceptable’ conduct

January 19, 2026

Senegal is facing potential sanctions after their players walked off the field in protest during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, following a controversial penalty decision. Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, has publicly apologized for the incident, which FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned as 'unacceptable'. Despite the chaos, Senegal went on to win the match in extra time.

Senegal face sanctions for Afcon final walk-off as organisers criticise ‘unacceptable’ conduct

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Senegal walked off the pitch protesting a penalty awarded to Morocco in the AFCON final.
The incident occurred in the eighth minute of stoppage time with the match tied at 0-0.
Coach Pape Thiaw apologized for the team's actions after the game.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino criticized the scenes as 'unacceptable'.
Senegal ultimately won the match in extra time despite the walk-off.

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Senegal face sanctions for Afcon final walk-off as organisers criticise ‘unacceptable’ conduct

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