Hakimi punished after Senegal v Morocco AFCON final | OneFootball

The final of the 2025 AFCON between Senegal and Morocco was sadly marked by numerous incidents and unsportsmanlike behavior. The CAF Disciplinary Council has announced its sanctions, which include Achraf Hakimi, the 27-year-old right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and the Moroccan national team. He has been suspended for 2 matches, 1 of which is with a suspended sentence, for “unsportsmanlike behavior,” as he notably removed the Senegalese goalkeeper’s towel (which often contains information about the opposing team’s penalty takers).

This is just one of the many severe sanctions put in place after this unfortunate final, whose actual gameplay was completely overshadowed. It’s understandable that CAF took strict action—it’s deserved. It’s unfortunate for Hakimi to be suspended with the national team, but it’s impossible to oppose it. Other players have also been suspended, and the fines are significant as well. Let’s hope to see better finals in the future, with true sportsmanship.

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