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Egypt accuses Senegal of racism, violence at World Cup qualifier

Senegal's players celebrate during a penalty shootout at the end of the World Cup 2022 [Stefan Kleinowitz/AP]

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has submitted an official complaint against Senegal saying its national team was subjected to racism and intimidation as it was preparing to play in the World Cup playoff.

In a statement on Instagram on Tuesday, the EFA said its team “was subjected to racism after offensive banners appeared in the stadium stands directed at the players, specifically Mohamed Salah, the team captain.”

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