Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Kenyan Digest

Fifa bans Bahraini footballer for racist gesture

1 min read
Published

By AFP
More by this Author

Fifa on Monday banned Bahrain defender Sayed Baqer for 10 matches for having made a racist gesture at the end of a World Cup qualifying match against Hong Kong.

Baqer made a 'slitty eye' gesture at the local Hong Kong supporters at the conclusion of the 0-0 draw on November 14.

He was charged with "discriminatory behaviour" and, as well as his match ban, was hit with a fine of 30,000 Swiss francs (27,500 euros, Sh3 million).