This week, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced it is opening an investigation into the chaotic ending of the Africa Cup of Nations final held in Rabat between Morocco and Senegal ⚽😱.
CAF confirmed it is analyzing all available footage and will hand over its findings to the relevant disciplinary bodies for any necessary action against individuals found guilty. The goal is to ensure accountability and uphold the integrity of the tournament.
“CAF strongly condemns any inappropriate behaviour which occurs during matches, especially those targeting the refereeing team or match organizers,” the organization said in an official statement.
The highly anticipated match remained level deep into second-half stoppage time, but tensions exploded after two key decisions by the match officials. A late Senegalese goal was disallowed for what the referee deemed a foul on Morocco’s captain, Achraf Hakimi, a call that led to immediate protests from the Senegalese bench and chaos on the pitch.
As fans and players await CAF’s final report, the football community is watching closely to see what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in future showdowns.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
