Controversy over the seizure of team towels has resurfaced in Morocco, just a week after the 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal.
During a CAF Cup match between Wydad Casablanca and Maniema Union at the Mohammed V Stadium, stadium officials reportedly attempted to confiscate towels belonging to the Congolese team, causing confusion and frustration on the visiting bench.
The incident echoes a similar episode during the recent AFCON final, where Senegalese goalkeeper Édouard Mendy faced repeated interference as stadium staff tried to seize his towel.
At the time, teammate Yehvann Diouf reportedly acted as an improvised protector, highlighting the unusual nature of the interventions.
Observers and officials have raised questions about the rationale behind these practices, which appear to extend beyond standard stadium regulations and have now become a recurring point of tension during matches.
For teams and players, the issue has become a source of distraction and has reignited debate over the appropriateness of such measures during high-profile competitions.
CAF has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident at the Mohammed V Stadium, but the repetition of the towel-confiscation episodes has fueled criticism from clubs, players, and fans alike.
The controversy, initially limited to the AFCON final, now threatens to overshadow other competitions in Morocco and raises concerns about consistency and professionalism in stadium management.
The case underlines ongoing challenges in balancing operational procedures with player welfare, and the latest incident may prompt CAF and Moroccan authorities to review protocols to prevent similar disputes in future matches.
