CAF said he had behaved unfairly and had brought the game into disrepute, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) fined Thiaw a $100,000 (£72,000).

When Senegal’s players left the field after Morocco was given a stoppage-time penalty, the last on 18 January in Rabat, which Senegal went on to win 1-0, fell into disarray.

Thiaw told his players to leave the field, still furious from the referee’s judgment moments before, to blow for a foul on Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi before Ismaila Sarr headed in.

About 17 minutes before Senegal forward Sadio Mane persuaded his team-mates to get back onto the field, the game was stopped. Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy stopped Brahim Diaz’s Panenka penalty, and referee Jean-Jacques Ndala then quickly whistled for full-time.

In the fourth minute of extra time, Pape Gueye scored the game-winning goal to give Senegal a second Afcon victory in five years.

For unseemly behaviour toward the referee, Senegal forwards Iliman Ndiaye and Sarr were given two-match bans, while the Senegal Football Federation (FSF) was fined a total of $615,000 (£444,000).

Forward Ismael Saibari of Morocco was given a three-match ban and $100,000 (£72,000) was ordered; defender Hakimi was given a two-match ban, with one game suspended for 12 months.

Caf’s disciplinary committee rejected a Moroccan football association (FRMF) bid to have the game outcome reversed after Senegal players exited the field.

The penalties for Thiaw and the four other players apply only to Caf contests and will not affect preparations for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Fines for fan behaviour and towel scuffles

The FSF was fined $600,000 (£434,000) for breaches of Caf’s disciplinary code, with half of that sum relating to the unsporting conduct of Senegal players and technical staff, while the other $300,000 was for the improper conduct of its supporters.

Several Teranga Lions fans were involved in angry confrontations with security staff after the penalty award, with some trying to enter the pitch.

A further $15,000 ($11,000) fine was imposed after Thiaw’s side received five bookings during the final.

Meanwhile, the FRMF has been fined $200,000 (£144,000 for the “inappropriate behaviour” of ball boys at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, after repeated attempts to steal the towel of Senegal keeper Mendy from behind his goal.

A sum of $100,000 must be paid after Atlas Lions players and staff invaded the video assistant referee review area and obstructed referee Ndala’s work, and the FRMF has also been fined $15,000 for the use of lasers by its supporters.