Dakar: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to review incidents involving Senegal's players and team officials following their dramatic U17 AFCON semi-final victory over Morocco. The match, held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, ended in a penalty shootout, but the post-game celebrations have sparked controversy due to reports of provocative gestures directed at fans.
According to Ghana Web, Senegal secured their place in the final after a tense encounter that saw the game end level in regulation time before being decided on penalties. The match has been overshadowed by post-game scenes involving Senegal's celebrations. Morocco, initially facing elimination after Mouhamed Wagner's first-half goal for Senegal, fought back with a late penalty in the 90+9 minute. Ismail El Aoud scored from the rebound to force a shootout, which ended 7-6 in favor of Senegal after Morocco missed four spot-kicks.
Attention has since shifted to the actions of Senegal's players and team officials during their celebrations. Some players were observed making gestures towards the crowd, which have been described as taunting, while certain officials were seen mimicking crying gestures in front of Moroccan supporters. These actions have led to backlash on social media, with critics labeling the conduct as unprofessional and disrespectful.
CAF is now expected to review footage from the match to determine if disciplinary measures are warranted against the Senegalese delegation.