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Following the Scandal, Senegal and Morocco Were Sanctioned and Fined for the Chaotic Africa Cup of Nations Final

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By Ben Church, CNN. Now that the controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations final, a match that will be remembered for years to come, has subsided, African football's governing body has imposed sanctions for the chaos that ensued. Riots among fans, players refusing to compete, controversial refereeing decisions, and a missed penalty were among the key moments of a memorable match that Senegal ultimately won. On Thursday, as many expected,…

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Now that the controversy has dissipated after the end of the African Cup of Nations, a game that will be remembered for years, the governing body of African football has imposed sanctions for the chaos that broke out.

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The Confederation of African Football has fined participants in the scandalous final of the African Cup of Nations, which pitted Morocco against Senegal, with Senegal's players walking off the pitch in the 90th minute in protest. The total financial penalties exceed $1 million.

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The Confederation of African Football has brutally punished those involved in the scandalous African Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal two weeks ago, with total financial penalties exceeding $1 million.

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CAIRO – CameroonOnline.ORG | The Disciplinary Council of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued an unprecedented verdict against the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). These sanctions follow the scenes of chaos and unsportsmanlike conduct that marred the… The post CAF takes strong action against Senegal and Morocco after the AFCON incidents appeared first on CameroonOnline.org.

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Cape Town. The chaotic final of the African Cup of Nations left more than a million dollars in fines and sanctions for Senegal and Morocco. Sanctions will apply exclusively to African matches and not to the World Cup that will begin in June, for which Senegal and Morocco were classified. At the end of 18 January in Rabat, won by Senegal 1-0 in extra time, Senegalese players left the court for 15 minutes in protest for pointing out a penalty. Sen…

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The final of the African Cup of Nations continues to make waves. What had begun as a sporting confrontation between Morocco and Senegal resulted in heavy sanctions, as a result of unrest, demonstrations and anti-sports behaviour.

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