Senegal could face punishment after their players walked off during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, as the showpiece against hosts Morocco descended into chaos.
The AFCON winners left the pitch mid-game, with the match brought to a halt as tempers rose and officials tried to regain control. The incident sparked major confusion inside the stadium, with the final overshadowed by the stoppage and the reaction from both benches.
Senegal’s decision to walk off has put the reigning champions at risk of disciplinary action, with the governing bodies expected to review the scenes from the game. Any sanction would come after officials assess the full match reports and the circumstances that led to the stoppage.
The final itself, played against Morocco on home soil, had already been tense before the flashpoint. But the walk-off turned the contest into a fractured evening, with long delays and heightened anger around key decisions.
It has been revealed that the incident is now set to be looked at under competition disciplinary rules, leaving Senegal facing possible consequences despite their status as AFCON winners.
More detail is expected once the official process is complete, with Senegal and Morocco both waiting for the next step after a final that ended in disorder.
