Moroccan coach on Mokwena incident: We do not have racist people

After his side were accused of racially abusing Rulani Mokwena, Ittihad Tanger boss Hilal Et-Tair has now claimed that his club "does not have racist people".

Wydad Athletic Club were held to a 2-2 draw by the Tangier-based outfit over the weekend, with the biggest talking point of the encounter being the alleged racism directed at the South African tactician by one of the side's staff members. 

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An official statement by the club stated that the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach "was subjected to unacceptable racist behaviour by a member of the Ittihad Tanger Club staff, who was not part of the staff present on the pitch, but entered it after the end of the match, where his abusive and racist words towards the coach led to some skirmishes between players."

The Red Castle condemned the behaviour, adding: "Such racist acts have no place in our country or on our pitches, and we are committed to preserving the spirit of fair and honest competition." 

While speaking at the post-match press conference, Et-Tair promised to look into the matter, but defended his side by saying that no one within the club is racist. 

"I wanted to greet Mokwena after the end of the match, but I saw him talking to some people," the coach said per Le Siteinfo.

"I do not have the facts about what actually happened. We do not have racist people in Tangier.

"I will look into the matter, and if it is proven, you will be informed of the decisions that will be taken." 

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The South African tactician, speaking after the game, said he was disappointed by the behaviour and thanked his staff for coming to his defence. 

By Junaid Benjamin 

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