This archive report was first published on 15 July 2019.
AFCON 2019: Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri Faces Ban After Punching Senegal Coach ¶
July 15, 2019
Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri is facing a possible ban after allegedly punching Senegal coach Aliou Cissé during a heated exchange in the AFCON 2019 match between Senegal and Tunisia.
The match between Senegal and Tunisia was marred by controversy, with both teams fighting for a spot in the AFCON 2019 final.
The match went into extra time after the two teams failed to score in the regular 90 minutes, with both teams having opportunities to score, including two penalty kicks.
However, a disputed penalty awarded to Tunisia by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system proved to be the turning point in the match, as it gave Tunisia the opportunity to win the match and advance to the final.
According to reports, Khazri, who is the assistant captain of the Tunisian national team, entered the referee's room and allegedly punched Cissé, who is the current coach of the Senegalese national team.
It is not clear what provoked Khazri to attack Cissé, but the incident has sparked a lot of controversy and debate in the football world.
Khazri is likely to face a ban from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for his actions, which could have serious consequences for his career.
The incident has also raised questions about the behavior of football players and coaches, and whether they are held accountable for their actions on and off the pitch.
As the football world waits with bated breath for the outcome of this incident, one thing is clear: the AFCON 2019 has been marked by controversy and drama, and this latest incident is just another example of the intense passion and rivalry that exists in the beautiful game.
