PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ismael Saibari has apologised to Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy following the AFCON final, after a moment that drew attention at the end of the match.
Saibari addressed Mendy directly to clear the air, stressing that there was no intention to disrespect the Chelsea keeper and that any misunderstanding came in the heat of the moment.
The gesture was seen as an attempt to calm the situation and show respect after the final, with Saibari keen to close the matter quickly and avoid it turning into a bigger issue.
Saibari’s apology was welcomed, as he moved to put the incident behind both players and focus on what had happened on the pitch in the tournament’s decisive game.
