SENEGAL SLAMMED FOR 'UGLY SCENES'

CAF vows action against 'those found guilty' as Afcon champs walk out, fans battle security

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Senegal fans clashing with security as they invade the pitch, after Morocco were awarded a penalty and Senegal players walked out during the Afcon final in Rabat.

(REUTERS)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned “some Senegal players” for the “unacceptable scenes” which overshadowed their Jan 18 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final triumph, when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.

“We strongly condemn the behaviour of some ‘supporters’ as well as some Senegalese players and technical staff members,” said Infantino in a statement sent to AFP.

“It is unacceptable to leave the field of play in this manner.

“Equally, violence cannot be tolerated in our sport, it is simply not right.”

African football would have been hoping for a thrilling end to a slick and competitive tournament, but woke up with a major headache after the final descended into farce.

Senegal, who won 1-0 after extra time, staged a walkout after they had a penalty awarded against them deep in stoppage time at the end of the match at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat.

They were already furious at having a goal disallowed at the other end for a soft-looking foul minutes earlier.

Trouble, meanwhile, broke out in the stands as some Senegalese fans tried to enter the field of play and became involved in fighting with security personnel.