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- AFCON 2019 tournament took another twist after Mali expelled striker Adama Niane from the tournament
- The 20-year-old Niane reportedly slapped teammate and captain Abdoulay Diaby
- Diaby is now expected to travel to Cairo ahead of a flight back to Bamako
Mali’s Les Aigles have become the latest side to send a squad member packing from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
According to Kick-off citing Ghanasoccernet, striker Adama Niane, was axed from the Mali national team after he allegedly slapped teammate and captain Abdoulay Diaby.
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Additional report from Footmali claim the altercation between the skipper and the 20-year-old Niane took place at Mali’s team hotel.
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FootballTeam members reportedly were waiting for a barber, when Niane arrived and Diaby was believed to be sitting on his chair which he did not find funny.
The Belgium-based forward attacked his captain with after losing his temper, slapping him right across the face.
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And with the latest development, Diaby is now expected to travel to Mali's base in Cairo, ahead of a flight back to Bamako.
Interestingly, the incident comes after Pharaoh’s of Egypt axed Amr Warda for allegedly harassing a number of women online.
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However, the North Africans have revised their earlier decision to bar Warda, who has since returned to Pharaoh’s camp.
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FootballEarlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Mohamed Salah has spoken for the first time since Amr Warda's explosion from Egypt's AFCON campaign.
Warda was a second half as a substitute in the opening game against Zimbabwe but will play no further part in the competition.
The 25-year-old who plays for PAOK Salonika in Greece has been alleged to have harassed a number of women on the internet.
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