Soccer-Moroco Coach Handed Two Match Ban At Cup Of Nations – News18

ABIDJAN: Morocco coach Walid Regragui was suspended for 2 matches simply hours earlier than his facet’s ultimate group match on the Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football officers stated.

Regragui, who led his nation to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022, had been concerned in an on-area spat with Democratic Republic of Congo captain Chancel Mbemba on the finish of their Group F match in San Pedro on Sunday.

The incident led to scuffles between opposing gamers in addition to workers on the pitch and alleged preventing within the tunnel on the stadium, however out of public view.

Morocco stated they have been interesting the choice, which got here forward of Morocco’s showdown in opposition to Zambia in San Pedro on Wednesday, which can brings the group section of the event to a detailed.

Regragui had gone to shake Mbemba’s hand on the finish of the match however held onto it as he tried to remonstrate with the defender, who repeatedly tried to drag away earlier than breaking unfastened.

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