Equatorial Guinea Duo Handed Multi-Game Ban for Official Abuse at Africa Cup of Nations.
Carlos Akapo will miss his nation's last group game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Equatorial Guinea skipper Carlos Akapo and teammate Josete Miranda have each been banned for four matches for verbally attacking the match official following their 1-0 defeat by their opponents at the 2025 Afcon.
The decision was made by a disciplinary panel after it examined the official's match report from the Group E clash on Sunday, a loss that sealed the team's exit from the tournament.
The referee reported that the two footballers "continually uttered insulting and offensive comments" towards him and his assistants after the final whistle.
"These remarks were made in a context of extreme anger related to the loss, but nevertheless constitute a serious breach of the principles of sportsmanship and conduct as well as the disciplinary regulations," added the official.
Two matches of the respective suspensions for Akapo and Miranda have been suspended for a period of one year.
Immediate Consequences
The duo will be unavailable for their team's final group match against Algeria on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the country's football federation has been penalized a amount of $10,000 after its technical staff and players engaged in "persistent and abusive complaints" against calls by the officials.
The match report indicated there was "a progressive deterioration in conduct on the touchline" following an own goal by defender Saul Coco in the 74th minute.
Additional Disciplinary Measures
In another incident, the continental body have also penalized Stallions skipper Bertrand Traore the amount of $10,000 for "offensive remarks" made in a post-game media appearance following his team's 1-0 loss to Angola.
