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African team walks off field in protest of poor refereeing decision

Casablanca, Olympique de Rades Stadium, Rades, Tunisia - May 31, 2019, Esperance Sportive fans [Courtesy]

African football’s image took another hefty blow on Friday when the final of the continent’s top club competition was abandoned after Wydad Casablanca of Morocco walked off to protest a refereeing decision.

Amid embarrassing scenes in Tunis, home side Esperance were declared winners of the African Champions League but it took a stoppage of an hour and 25 minutes before the match was abandoned and they could claim the trophy.

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