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Match bans and fines handed down after chaotic scenes at CAN final

Players clash after a penalty was awarded to Morocco during the AFCON final in Rabat, Morocco, 18 January. AP - Youssef Loulidi

Following the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco earlier this month, which saw Senegal walk off the field after Morocco were given a late penalty moments after Senegal had a goal disallowed, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football matches and fined $100,000. The Moroccan side also faces player bans and fines for "unsporting behaviour".

The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final on 18 January, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time, saw a 15-minute delay after Senegal's players left the field, apparently in protest at the awarding of a late penalty to Morocco after a VAR (video assistant referee) review.

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