BREAKING: North Africa’s Most Expensive Striker Azaro Incurs 2-game Ban, $20K Fine

Striker Walid Azaro has been slapped with a hefty 2-game ban and a $20,000 fine by continental football governing body CAF.

The 23-year-old incurred CAF’s wrath following his antics in the recent Total CAF Champions League first-leg final, considered a gross violation by the competition’s ethics committee.

Walid, North Africa’s most expensive domestic-based striker, valued in excess of €2m, evoked the angst of CAF after he tore the neck of his jersey.

The Al Ahly attacker got fouled by an Esperance du Tunis player but went ahead to deliberately tear up neck of his jersey in an attempt to lure the unsuspecting Algerian referee Abid Charif to send off his marker.

Charif, who later in the game became subject of ridicule for his verdicts, merely gave a foul while allowing Azro to continue for the rest of the game.

It was hoped five-time record tournament winners Al Ahly will impose sanctions but the Cairo-based giants issued a statement insisting their star man has done nothing wrong to warrant a punishment.

Hours following this, CAF decided to take up disciplinary measures against the Moroccan international, suspending the last season Egyptian Premier League top scorer for two games along with a $20,000 fine.

It’s unclear whether the Red Devils of Cairo will appeal to get the decision rescinded.

As things stand, they risk having to do without the goal-getter for the return-leg Total CL final against Esperance du Tunis whom they routed 3-1 last week.