Tunisia: Ref Axed, Tunisia Fined $50,000 for Nations Cup Disgrace

CAF has axed referee Rajindraparsad Seechurn for six months and slapped a fine of $50,000 on Tunisia following the disgraceful scenes at an quarter-final against Equatorial Guinea.

According to an official statement by CAF, host nation Equatorial Guinea was also fined $5,000 for pitch invasion and warned to tighten security at match venues.

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