Portuguese Football Federation Probes Incident Involving Benfica B’s Daniel Banjaqui and Vizela

The Portuguese Football Federation’s Disciplinary Council (Conselho de Disciplina) has officially requested clarifications from Benfica B player Daniel Banjaqui and the club Vizela following a volatile incident during their recent encounter.

The request for information comes in the wake of a match that remained tense until the final whistle, ending in a 2-1 victory for Benfica B. While the result favored the visitors, the events of the closing minutes have now shifted the focus from the pitch to the disciplinary boardroom.

Chaos in Stoppage Time

The incident occurred deep into stoppage time, specifically in the 90’+11 minute. According to reports, Daniel Banjaqui moved toward the touchline to execute a throw-in. During this transition, the player was targeted with insults from rival supporters positioned along the sideline.

The verbal abuse triggered an immediate reaction from Banjaqui, leading to a period of confusion and tension on the field. This confrontation occurred as the match reached its conclusion, leaving the governing body to investigate the specifics of the exchange and the subsequent disorder.

The Disciplinary Process

The Conselho de Disciplina is now seeking formal explanations from both the athlete and the host club, Vizela, to determine if any regulations were breached. In professional football, such inquiries typically focus on whether the conduct of players or the failure of club security to manage crowd behavior warrants sanctions.

For those unfamiliar with the Portuguese league structure, the Conselho de Disciplina acts as the judicial arm of the federation, reviewing referee reports and video evidence to ensure sporting integrity and safety are maintained across all divisions.

Key Match Details

• Match: Vizela vs. Benfica B
• Final Score: 1-2
• Incident Timing: 90’+11 (Stoppage Time)
• Primary Figure: Daniel Banjaqui (Benfica B)
• Governing Body: Federação Portuguesa de Futebol (Conselho de Disciplina)

As of April 10, 2026, the federation is awaiting the responses from Banjaqui and Vizela. The outcome of this inquiry could result in fines or suspensions depending on the severity of the actions deemed to have occurred during the sideline confrontation.

The next confirmed checkpoint will be the official ruling or statement released by the Portuguese Football Federation following the review of the submitted clarifications.

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