The Comoros will forever remember their first participation in the CAN. Between their magnificent journey to the round of 16, heroically lost against Cameroon (2-1), the presence of a full-back in goal and the controversies with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), supporters of the Cœlacanthes will indeed have many memories, some very good, others more bitter, to tell their children. The dispute with CAF also took a new turn on Thursday since the Pan-African body decided to financially sanction the island selection because of its behavior during the 8e the finale.
«The Comoros team have been charged with repeatedly displaying irresponsible behavior, including grossly breaching Covid-19 protocols and forcing access to dressing rooms“, first pointed the finger at the disciplinary jury of CAF. “The match officials’ report mentions insults hurled at CAF officials, and the disrespectful behavior of goalkeeping coach Jean-Daniel Noel Patrice Padovani. The Comoros side were also accused of causing a two-minute kick-off delay after their player left the dressing room wearing a shirt with a number that was not his.»
After this indictment, the sanctions fell: 10,000 dollars fine “for non-compliance with the COVID-19 protocol required by CAF“, a penalty of 5,000 dollars”for failure to respect the jersey numbers already registered in the CMS system by the player“, and finally a fine of 2,000 dollars”for the delay caused by the players.A total of 17,000 dollars in penalties, an amount that is not trivial for the Comorian Federation and its limited means. Without forgetting in parallel a three-game suspension for Padovani. Something to revive the debate on a match that has already caused a lot of ink to flow…
