Sports News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe head coach of the Terenga Lions of Senegal, Pape Thiaw has been slapped with heavy sanctions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for his conduct in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat. Pape Thiaw has been suspended for 5 matches and fined $100,000 by CAF for unsporting conduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. The sanctions were part of a sweeping set of disciplinary measures announced by CAF following incidents that marred the AFCON final between Senegal and hosts Morocco. About the GameIsmaila Sarr’s goal was disallowed after the referee ruled that there had been a foul on Achraf Hakimi prior to the cross that led to the goal. Despite the controversy, Díaz missed the penalty, as his Panenka attempt was easily saved by Édouard Mendy, sending the game into extra time.

Source: GhanaWeb January 29, 2026 09:38 UTC