According to media reports, the Senegal national team is facing a series of sanctions following the incident in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. Journalist Micky Junior, who covers African football, reported on the X platform that Senegal will face severe penalties, including: an official warning to the Senegalese Football Federation and a fine of up to $300,000; a suspension of at least two matches for any person proven to have incited a temporary walk-off from the field; a suspension of at least four matches for members of the technical staff involved in the incident, along with a fine of at least $10,000; stricter disciplinary control over the Senegal national team in upcoming competitions, with the incident considered a precedent for future decisions; confirmation by the Confederation of African Football that any actions harming the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play will not be tolerated, especially in major tournaments that represent the face of African football.
