The Monitor (Kampala)

East Africa: Djibouti Coach Banned for Two Years

By Yasser Kalyango, 6 December 2009

The Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (Cecafa) have banned Djibouti's coach Ahmed Goshery for indiscipline.

Egyptian born Goshery was banned on Friday after he was involved in a crowd trouble when his team played hosts Kenya a day earleir.

Cecafa secretary general Nicholas Musonye, said Goshery has been banned for attempting to assault a match referee while protesting to decisions during play. Kenya beat Djibouti 2-0.

Besides Goshery, Djibouti's head of delegation Ismail Mohammed has been fined US$500 for his failure to control trouble that erupted during the match at the Nyayo Stadium.

Mohammed was also accused of breaking seats during the fracas.The regional body's competition committee has also fined Ethiopian Football Federation US$900 after failing to present players' passports ahead of their match against Zambia. as is required by the rules and reguilations.

Tagged: Djibouti, East Africa, East Africa, Soccer, Sport, Sport, Uganda

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