CAF PROBES MOROCCO-CONGO POST-MATCH DRAMA AHEAD OF CHIPOLOPOLO VS. MOROCCO FACEOFF.
CAF PROBES MOROCCO-CONGO POST-MATCH DRAMA AHEAD OF CHIPOLOPOLO VS. MOROCCO FACEOFF.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has initiated an investigation into the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and the Congolese Association Football Federation (FECOFA) in response to post-match incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 fixture between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Atlas Lions and the Democratic Republic of Congo played to a 1-1 draw in the Group F second-round match on January 21. However, post-match tensions arose between Moroccan coach Walid Regragui and Congo captain Chancel Mbemba, which was swiftly halted by team members to prevent further escalation.
Despite the immediate intervention, social media circulated videos revealing ongoing tensions between the two teams as they made their way to the dressing room.
A Moroccan player was seen reportedly pursuing Mbemba as he headed to the dressing room further intensifying the already heated tension and confrontation as other team players joined the pursuit.
Reports suggest that the DR Congo FA has lodged a complaint with CAF for disciplinary action against Moroccan players involved in the alleged attack on Mbemba as he headed to the dressing room.
CAF has stated that it will withhold and not make any further comments on the matter until the investigation concludes.
The football community, particularly in Zambia, anxiously anticipates the investigation’s outcome as Zambia gears up for a crucial clash with Morocco on Wednesday, where the outcome will play a decisive role in their progression within the AFCON tournament.
