FIFA sanctions Senegal, Nigeria and DRC with match behind closed doors


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FIFA have ordered African champions Senegal and Nigeria to play a match behind closed doors after crowd disorder during the 2022 World Cup play-offs last month. Fans shone laser pointers at Egypt star Mohamed Salah as he missed the penalty shootout, won by Senegal, in the second leg in Dakar. Senegal was fined 175,000 Swiss francs (170,866 euros) for several incidents, including a pitch invasion, an offensive banner and for omitting “ to ensure that law and order are maintained in the stadium “. Nigeria have been hit with a one-match stadium closure and a 150,000 Swiss franc fine after fans invaded the ground in Abuja following their play-off loss to Ghana. The Democratic Republic of Congo and Lebanon received similar sanctions following unrest in matches against Morocco and Syria respectively.

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