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Morocco says to appeal Afcon bans, fines after final chaos

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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation was fined a total of US$315,000 last month, in addition to bans against two of its players.

RABAT: Morocco’s football federation said it will appeal disciplinary sanctions and fines imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after the chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal last month.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was fined a total of US$315,000 last month, in addition to bans against two of its players.

In a statement, the FRMF said it would lodge an appeal “in order to preserve all rights guaranteed by the regulations”, citing “non-conformity of these sanctions with the extent and seriousness of the incidents that occurred”.

Tags:Achraf HakimiAfcon finalBrahim DíazCAF sanctionsFootball finesMorocco appealPlayer bansSenegal footballStadium chaosVAR controversy


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