Morocco-DR Congo is going into a tailspin! Insults between Regragui and Mbemba?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Morocco-DR Congo is going into a tailspin! Insults between Regragui and Mbemba?

The CAN 2023 match between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo ended in a climate of great tension.

There was electricity in the air this Sunday in Ivory Coast during the match between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo for the 2nd day of the group stage of the African Cup of Nations. Nations. After a successful entry into the running, the Atlas Lions had to settle for a parity score against an opponent within their reach (1-1).

But beyond the scenario of this match, the meeting was marked by excesses after the final whistle. Several scuffles took place between the players of the two selections and the technical staff. Some African sources, such as “CAN2023off”, indicate that Morocco coach Walid Regragui would have uttered insults towards Congolese central defender Chancel Mbemba.

Regragui defends himself in front of the press

Asked about these excesses, the technician played down the drama at a press conference. “ I have nothing to say about that. I have a lot of respect for Mbemba. Maybe it was the adrenaline that made him respond like that. There’s no problem. I regret because we did not give a good image neither to us nor to the DRC “, he admitted. End of the story ?

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