Scandal before CAF Champions League match. Gaborone United and Young Africans clash over bizarre ritual. VIDEO
An unusual incident occurred before the CAF Champions League qualifying match between Young Africans and Gaborone United. Representatives of the Tanzanian club noticed the visitors scattering unknown substances on the pitch immediately before kick-off.
According to Micky Jnr, representatives of Young Africans intervened and told their opponents that such actions were not permitted. A confrontation then broke out between the two sides and escalated into a physical altercation. According to the source, Gaborone United representatives attacked members of the home side.
Match officials were informed about what had happened. The incident could have further consequences after the game, as the actions of the Gaborone United representatives raised questions for the hosts.
Particular attention was drawn to the fact that the unknown substances were scattered across the pitch immediately before an important match in the qualifying rounds of Africa's premier club competition. However, it has not yet been reported what exactly the Gaborone United representatives scattered on the pitch or why they did so.
Jan Novak
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