The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Kenya, co-host of the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024, $50,000 over multiple safety and security breaches.
CAF Disciplinary Board met to deliberate on various matters relating to the ongoing CHAN, being hosted by three East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
According to CAF, the fines are to be paid within 60 days of notification of the decision.
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The disciplinary board fined Football Kenya Federation (“FKF”) over multiple safety and security breaches during the match between Kenya and Morocco, played at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
The Board found Kenya guilty and imposed a fine of $50,000 on FKF, and also warned that continued failure to meet CAF safety and security requirements may lead to the relocation of Kenya’s National Team matches to an alternative venue.
Kenya was advised to increase security measures by deploying sufficient personnel within the perimeter of the stadium as well as adhering to the road closures on match days.
Similarly, the CAF Disciplinary Board charged the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for breaching CAF’s media regulations during the Match Day-1 press conference against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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The Board found Zambia guilty of failing to present the head coach at the mandatory press conference and imposed a $5,000 fine on FAZ.
Also, the Disciplinary Board charged the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) with inappropriate conduct of its players during Morocco’s match against Kenya.
The Board found Morocco guilty and imposed a fine of $5,000, of which $2,500 is suspended on condition that no similar offence is committed during the remainder of CHAN 2024.
