Chancel Mbemba faces racial abuse after on-field altercation sparks post-match brawl in Congo vs. Morocco clash

Former Premier League star Chancel Mbemba faced controversy following an Africa Cup of Nations match between Congo and Morocco. Video footage showed a confrontation between Mbemba and Morocco's manager, Walid Regragui. Off the pitch, Mbemba faced racial abuse on social media. Regragui sought to address Mbemba's behavior and called for further investigation. The post-match turmoil underscores the need to address racial abuse in football.

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January 23, 2024

In the aftermath of an intense Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) clash between Congo and Morocco, former Premier League star Chancel Mbemba found himself at the center of controversy. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with a heated exchange between Mbemba and Morocco’s manager Walid Regragui triggering a brawl after the final whistle.

Video footage showed the two confronting each other, leading to a scuffle involving both teams. Off the pitch, the incident took an ugly turn as Mbemba was subjected to racial abuse on social media, with derogatory comments and emojis targeting him. Mbemba opted not to delve into the details but acknowledged the confrontation, emphasizing his respect for Regragui.

Meanwhile, Regragui explained that he sought to address Mbemba’s behavior during the match and called for any additional footage to be examined for a comprehensive understanding of the incident. The post-match turmoil adds a somber note to the Afcon tournament, highlighting the need to address issues of racial abuse in football.

Une bagarre a éclaté à la fin du match entre Walid Regragui et Chancel Mbemba ! 😡🇲🇦🇨🇩pic.twitter.com/gZosFN9icQ

— TFT MOROCCO (@TFT_Morocco) January 21, 2024