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CAF slams $100,000 fine on Egypt ahead of clash with Cameroon

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Egyptian football federation $100,000 for breaching Africa Cup of Nations media protocols and directives.

The decision from the CAF Disciplinary Board arose following the failure of the team to honour a media press conference on 29thth of January ahead of the encounter with Morocco.

“The CAF Disciplinary Board has imposed a fine of 100 000 USD, with 50 000 suspended, to the Egypt Football Association (EFA) for breaching CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 media protocols and directives,” a statement read.

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According to CAF, there were altercations between Egypt assistant coach Rogerio Paulo Dos Santos Cesar and the President of the Moroccan FA Mr Fouzi Lekjaa.

A general fight followed in which Morocco player Sofian Boufal and Egypt player Marwan Mostafa Daoud were identified.

CAF has imposed two match suspension (Semis and final) for player Marwan Moustafa and a $5000 fine and Four match suspension for assistant Coach Rogerio Santos and $10000 fine and have 60 days to pay the 50 000 USD fine.

CAF has also suspended Morocco players Soufian Chakla, and Soufian Boufal for two matches with the national team, for their violent behaviour. They were fined Moroccan FA USD10,000 due to the incident.
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