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Moroccan footballer Ismael Saibari apologises to Mendy over AFCON final towel incident

Moroccan footballer Ismael Saibari apologises to Mendy over AFCON final towel incident

Morocco midfielder Ismaël Saibari has personally apologised to Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy over the controversial “towel incident” that overshadowed the Africa Cup of Nations final.

The PSV Eindhoven midfielder reportedly visited the Senegal team’s hotel a day after the final to express regret for his role in the bizarre scenes that unfolded during Senegal’s 1–0 extra-time victory over host nation Morocco.

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