How Sofyan Amrabat was 'sent off twice' as Morocco got dumped by South Africa

Amrabat was sent off against South Africa

How Sofyan Amrabat was 'sent off twice' as Morocco got dumped by South Africa

Allan Damba • 09:34 - 31.01.2024

The night then went from bad to worse as Amrabat got sent off 'twice' in quick succession.

Morocco and Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat received a 'double sending off' during Morroco's Africa Cup of Nations 2-0 defeat to South Africa in the Round of 16 on Tuesday.

Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena netted for South Africa to eject the World Cup semifinalists.

Amrabat was sent off against South Africa

At 1-0, the Moroccans had a chance to level it, but PSG defender Achraf Hakimi failed to convert.

The night then went from bad to worse as Amrabat got sent off 'twice' in quick succession.

Following a reckless challenge he made as the last defender for Morroco, the referee was quick to award a second yellow and red card to the player.

However, after a VAR check gave Amrabat some hope and his team belief that they could steal an equaliser, the second yellow was upgraded to a straight red.

Meanwhile, South Africa advanced to the quarterfinals to set up a clash with Cape Verde.