Drama, Fines, and Closed Doors: CAF Hits Raja Casablanca After a Fiery Raja vs Al Ahly Clash
25 December 2025
What CAF decided after the clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued sanctions regarding the Raja Casablanca vs Al Ahly match, played on November 28 in Group A of the CAF Champions League.
Al Ahly drew with the hosts Raja Casablanca 1-1 in a game that witnessed some fan trouble.
CAF cited breaches of articles 82 and 83 of the disciplinary regulations, alongside article 32 of the security and safety regulations.
CAF ordered Raja's next two Champions League matches to be played at home behind closed doors.
CAF fined the Moroccan club $100,000, payable within 60 days.
Separate penalties included a $20,000 laser-use fine, $15,000 for water bottles thrown on the pitch, and another $15,000 for balls thrown inside the playing area by ball boys.
The heaviest sanction saw a $50,000 fine for throwing a dangerous iron object that endangered players and officials.
Raja Casablanca’s management pledged a review of security protocols and thanked fans for their passion, promising that future matches will be more family-friendly—proof that football is exciting, dramatic, and occasionally ridiculous, and that a strict plan will be published soon for everyone.
