Caf sanctions clubs : Violence at Ivorian grounds is not new (04.04.2005)
Caf has fined Ivorian club Africa Sport and Cameroon`s Racing Baffousam for crowd trouble at their Champions League game on 19 March.
Fining the clubs the respective sums of US$5000 and $3000, the Robert Champroux Stadium in Abidjan was also banned from hosting further Caf games.
But a specified period for the ban was not given by African football`s governing body.
The sanctions come after Bafoussam filed a protest on 23 March, alleging poor treatment at the hands of the Ivorian police during the second leg of their second-round tie.
Caf confirmed the incidents between Bafoussam`s players and the security forces, which led to Kouma Ignace being admitted to hospital, after receiving a blow to his face.
The decision to fine Africa Sport and Racing Bafoussam was taken by Caf`s disciplinary committtee on Thursday but was only made public on Sunday.
Africa Sport
werefined for "not taking necessary security measures in organising the game," said Caf`s official statement.
Racing Bafoussam were sanctioned for "not complying with rules governing team jerseys during the technical meeting.
"[This] was the genesis of tension inside the dressing room before the match kick-off," Caf said.
Youmsi Pierre, who plays for Bafoussam, was also handed a one-match ban for getting onto the pitch after being substituted.
Misseck Jacques, a Bafoussam official reprimanded for his poor conduct, is banned from attending all Caf matches for a period of one year.
The clubs have a three-day grace period, from the day they were officially notified of the sanctions, to appeal against the ruling of Caf`s disciplinary committee.
But as the 3-1 win of Africa Sport was confirmed, the standings in Africa`s top club competition will stand.
