Sports News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comHosts of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco, have been penalised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over misconduct in the final. CAF bans Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for 5 matches, fines him $100KBoth players have been suspended by CAF, with Saibari getting an additional fine of $100,000. Breakdown of CAF Disciplinary Board DecisionsAchraf Hakimi – Suspended for two official CAF matches (one suspended for one year) for unsporting behaviour. Ismaël Saibari – Suspended for three official CAF matches and fined $100,000. Federation of Royal Moroccan Football (FRMF) –Fined $200,000 for inappropriate behaviour of ball boys.

Source: GhanaWeb January 29, 2026 11:03 UTC