ALGERIA’S Under-20 manager slapped at least one of his own players on the field during an altercation with opponents Tunisia in a friendly on Saturday.
In a video shared on social media, coach Yacine Manaa appeared to slap one of his team’s players on his second attempt and tried to hit another.
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Local media reported that Manaa was trying to disperse his players and calm them down during the quarrel that erupted over a refereeing decision.
Algeria twice squandered the lead in the 3-2 defeat by Tunisia at the tournament also featuring Egypt and Mauritania.
Reuters has contacted the Algerian Football Federation (AFF) for comment.
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