This archive report was first published on 15 July 2019.
Published on July 15, 2019, a dramatic match between Senegal and Tunisia in the African Cup of Nations semi-finals ended with a twist. Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri, the assistant captain, allegedly punched Senegal's coach Aliou Cissé after the match.
The match, which was forced into extra time, ended 0-0 in regulation time. Senegal's Dylan Bronn scored an own goal in extra time, securing a 1-0 win for Senegal and a spot in the final.
According to reports, Khazri went straight to Senegal's technical area at full time and punched Cissé, a former Senegal international and current team head coach. The reason behind the altercation remains unclear.
Khazri's actions could lead to a possible lengthy ban from the game. The incident has sparked controversy, and the outcome of the investigation will determine Khazri's fate.
