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RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Organizers of the African Cup of Nations have condemned the “unacceptable conduct of players and officials” and are reviewing video evidence of a journalist’s dispute after the Algeria-Nigeria quarter-final.<\/p>\n

The Confederation of African Football announced on Monday that it was also investigating the incident during the quarter-final match. Cameroon and host country Morocco<\/span>.<\/p>\n

“CAF strongly condemns any inappropriate behavior that occurs during the match, particularly directed towards the refereeing team and match organizers,” CAF said in a statement. \u201cAppropriate action will be taken against those whose behavior is inconsistent with professional conduct at CAF events.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the game, a scuffle broke out on the field between players and team officials. Algeria loses to Nigeria<\/span> Off to Marrakech on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Referee Issa Sy was escorted off the field by furious Algerian team staff. A video clip showed the rhino still being tracked in a mixed media and broadcast zone on its way to the hut.<\/p>\n

Video also showed accredited media struggling in the mixed zone as players waited to pass for interviews after the game.<\/p>\n

“CAF has referred the matter to the Disciplinary Committee for investigation and for appropriate action to be taken if the identified persons are found guilty of any wrongdoing,” CAF said.<\/p>\n

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Associated Press on Africa Cup: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/africa-cup-of-nations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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