Fire on the Field: CAF Sanctions Trigger Fiery Outcry from AS FAR Rabat Fans

Context

The Ultras Black Army, the fervent supporters of AS FAR Rabat, issued a fiery statement criticizing the Confederation of African Football for a sequence of disciplinary moves they view as biased.

CAF punished AS FAR with two home matches behind closed doors and fined the Moroccan club $100,000 for chaotic scenes during the CAF Champions League clash against Al Ahly at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

The Sanctions and Ultras' Reply

The disciplinary committee also lifted a prior stay related to a no-spectator ban, meaning AS FAR will now play three matches without fans in total.

The Ultras’ message, published on Facebook, accused CAF of systemic corruption and questioned leadership across eras, arguing that punishment should not be used to suppress supporters while fundamental issues remain unresolved.

They added that protesting refereeing decisions is legitimate, but not when it harms the team; they called the behavior a dangerous trend that goes against the spirit of Moroccan football.

Outlook and Demands

AS FAR Rabat’s fans said they had pursued dialogue with club management but felt their attempts were ignored, warning that the current approach risks deepening tensions rather than solving disputes.

In the end, they urged for open channels of communication and accountability, insisting that patience has limits and that the team’s interests must come first.

Punchline 1: If CAF fairness were a sniper, it would miss the target and still claim victory—classic long-range optimism.

Punchline 2: Football politics aside, at least the ultras bring the drama; the crowd stays entertained even when the scoreboard hides the truth.