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CAF probes Morocco, DRC over AFCON scuffle

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 530 Views |

Africa's continental football body CAF has launched a probe against Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a scuffle between officials of the the two sides at the end of their weekend day two AFCON tie.

The two teams played to a 1-all draw in a match played at the Laurent Pokou Stadium.

Trouble started when Morocco head coach Walid Regragui and DRC captain Chancel Mbemba were seen roughing up each other, as players from both sides tried to intervene. The incident has since prompted CAF to launch an investigation.

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