A former Confederation of African Football (CAF) official has said the sanction handed down to Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse was too lenient, insisting the punishment should have been a six-month ban.
Speaking about the disciplinary decision, the ex-CAF figure described the current penalty as “light” and argued that the case warranted a tougher response in line with established regulations.
He stressed that coaches must be held to the same standards across the board, adding that a six-month suspension would better reflect the seriousness of the incident and help protect the image of African football.
The former official also pointed to the need for consistency in CAF disciplinary rulings, warning that softer sanctions can create confusion and set the wrong example.
The comments come amid continued debate over the punishment imposed on Cisse, with the former CAF official maintaining that the matter should have ended with a clear six-month ban.
