The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed suspensions to two Egypt national team players after a controversy linked to alleged “bribery gestures,” a decision that saw the players “pay a heavy price.”
CAF’s disciplinary action came following images and reactions that spread after the incident, with the governing body considering the gestures inappropriate and taking official steps against the players.
The suspensions mean the two players will miss upcoming matches, dealing a blow to Egypt’s squad planning as the team prepares for its next commitments.
No further official details were provided in the decision on additional penalties beyond the bans, but the ruling confirms CAF’s stance on behavior it believes harms the image of the game.
