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CAF: Raja Defender Iliass Haddad's Penalty Lifted

22 July 2020 Printable Version
Cairo - The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to lift the suspension imposed on Raja Casablanca defender Iliass Haddad following the incidents that marked the second leg of the quarter-finals of the African Champions League.

Iliass Haddad, initially suspended on 9 March until his appearance before the CAF Disciplinary Board, has been accused of unsporting behavior against supporters of TP Mazembe (DR Congo).

According to a statement by CAF, the Disciplinary Board held a video conference on Tuesday with secretary general of the Raja Casablanca, Anis Mahmoud and Iliass Haddad.

The same body announced that it had fined the Casablanca club USD 10,000, while TP Mazembe got the same penalty.

Raja Casablanca qualified for the Champions League semi-finals after eliminating the DR Congolese club. For a place in the final, Raja will meet Egyptian club Zamalek.

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