Recent media reports have unveiled the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding Walid Regragui following the crisis that erupted during the match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The official Twitter account of beIN Sports Channel posted: “The union will issue a suspension against the Moroccan national team coach, Walid Regragui, for four matches, two of which are suspended.
The penalty also includes a fine.
This decision comes after the incidents in the match between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
Details of the Regragui and Congo striker altercation:
A violent altercation broke out between players of both teams following a confrontation between Walid Regragui and Chancel Mbemba after the conclusion of the Morocco vs. Democratic Republic of Congo match in the second round of the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Moroccan national team currently leads Group 6 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with 4 points, securing their advancement to the Round of 16. Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of Congo holds the second position in the group with 2 points from two draws.
Morocco is considered a potential competitor for the Egyptian national team if they secure the runner-up position in their group at the Africa Cup of Nations, setting the stage for a potential encounter in the Round of 16.
