Waleed Al-Rakraki, the national team coach, has shed light on the recent altercation with Chancel Mbemba, the captain of the Democratic Republic of Congo national team.
In an interview with the French newspaper “L’Équipe,” Al-Rakraki revealed, “Mbemba spoke ill of me and my assistants before the end of the match, and the coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo was aware of that.
Despite this, I went to greet him after the match, but he was angry, claiming I was pretending and alleging that I called him stupid.”
Addressing the matter, Al-Rakraki stated, “If he is speaking about principles, I hope he is honest with himself.
If he has any other evidence, as he claims, he should share it with the public.
I affirm that I did not make any racist remarks against him.”
The dispute between Al-Rakraki and Mbemba has sparked interest and concern within the football community.
The coach’s response aims to clarify the situation and present his perspective on the events that unfolded after the match.
Al-Rakraki’s account emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and transparency in handling such incidents, urging Mbemba to either provide evidence supporting his claims or reconsider the narrative presented to the public.
As the football world awaits further developments, the controversy between the coach and the team captain adds an unexpected layer to the ongoing events in the African football landscape.
The hope is that both parties can find common ground and resolve their differences in a manner befitting the spirit of the sport.
