By Abdullahi Salad - Reporter
Morocco, 20 January 2026 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has strongly condemned the controversial walk-off by the Senegalese national team during the Africa Cup of Nations final, in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday.
CAF stated that it completely rejects any inappropriate behavior occurring on the field, especially those targeting referees or game organizers. The organization emphasized that the protection of discipline, respect for the rules of the game, and the safety of all participants are of utmost priority.
"CAF strongly condemns any unacceptable conduct during matches, especially actions targeting referees or event organizers, and is reviewing all footage to take legal action against anyone found guilty of wrongdoing," read the statement.
The walk-off delayed the match for more than a quarter of an hour before resuming and ending in Senegal's favour.
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In a statement issued on Monday, CAF confirmed that it will review all recorded footage from the match and forward the matter to the relevant authorities for appropriate actions against anyone found responsible for the misconduct.
On the other hand, the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced that it has filed a formal complaint with both CAF and FIFA to rule on the walk-off of the Senegalese national team as well as on the events surrounding the decision.
“The Royal Moroccan Football Federation always stands for upholding the law and fairness in football, and it has taken legal measures to investigate the events that impacted the normal conduct of the match, thanking the loyal supporters who continuously supported the national team,” the statement said.
