from MOHAMED EL KADIRI in Casablanca, Morocco
Morocco Bureau
CASABLANCA, (CAJ News) – THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) is investigating some violent incidents perpetrated by some teams during the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The quarterfinal stage was beset by such misconduct.
CAF reveals it has collected recent match reports and video evidence indicating potentially unacceptable behaviour from some players and officials and has opened an investigation.
This is into match incidents during the fixtures between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria.
CAF has referred the matters to the Disciplinary Board for investigation and has called for “appropriate action” to be taken if the identified persons were to be found guilty of any wrongdoing.
The organisation is also reviewing footage of an incident involving members of the media who allegedly misbehaved in the mixed zone area.
CAF said it strongly condemned any inappropriate behaviour which occurs during matches, especially those targeting the refereeing team or match organisers.
“Appropriate actions will be sought against anyone whose behaviour is not consistent with professional conduct at CAF events,” it stated.
This is hailed as the most competitive AFCON since 1957.
Semifinals are set for Wednesday.
– CAJ News