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Equatorial Guinea: The Local Nzalang, victim of its fans’ actions, sanctioned by CAF

Two matches behind closed doors and a fine of between $25,000 and $50,000 for throwing objects onto the field after the last match against Togo played in Malabo.

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A harsh blow for the Local Nzalang, which will have to play its next match at the Malabo Stadium without the support of its fans. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) imposed this sanction following the regrettable incidents involving some Equatoguinean fans during the first leg of the qualifiers for the 2025 CAN in Morocco against Togo. The throwing of objects at the referee quartet, a reprehensible action, has led to this penalty, which directly affects the national team.

The CAF Disciplinary Committee, through circular DC 23186, initially imposed a sanction of two matches behind closed doors and a fine of $50,000. However, thanks to the swift action by the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation (FEGUIFUT), the punishment was reduced to one match and a fine of $25,000 after committing to implement corrective measures to prevent future incidents. However, the damage is done, and the national team will face the challenge of playing without its fanbase, which has historically been a key pillar in matches held in Malabo.

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What happened not only affects the present but also brings to mind other incidents that have negatively marked the history of national football. In 2015, during the Africa Cup of Nations held in the country, the semifinal match between Equatorial Guinea and Ghana was marred by serious disturbances in the stands. On that occasion, fans threw bottles and other objects onto the field, forcing the match to be halted. At that time, CAF fined the country $100,000 and demanded measures to prevent future incidents.

Now, years later, the Local Nzalang finds itself once again paying the consequences of the indiscipline of certain sectors of its fanbase. This sanction comes at a time when the team was striving to establish itself as one of the emerging forces in African football. However, these actions not only damage the image of national football but also deprive the players of that unconditional support that makes the Malabo Stadium a feared venue for opponents.

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The FEGUIFUT has deeply regretted what happened, condemning the actions of some fans who, through their behavior, have directly harmed the national team. “The Local Nzalang is the biggest victim of these incidents, as it is our players who will have to face a crucial match without the backing of their fans,” the federation stated. They also announced measures to reinforce stadium security and awareness campaigns aimed at the fans, emphasizing the importance of respect and responsibility.

In a context where CAF aims to eradicate any form of indiscipline in African football, Equatorial Guinea is not the only country sanctioned for such incidents. However, the recurrence of these problems in Malabo highlights the urgent need for a profound change in the local football culture. Meanwhile, the Local Nzalang, far from being the culprit, will have to bear the consequences and prove on the field that it can overcome adversity, despite the absence of a fanbase that should be its greatest ally, not its greatest obstacle.

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