Algerian Analyst Ben Chebbir: 'No Penalty for Tanzania; I've Seen Stronger Incidents Go Unpunished' - Elbotola
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Algerian Analyst Ben Chebbir: 'No Penalty for Tanzania; I've Seen Stronger Incidents Go Unpunished'

Algerian Analyst Ben Chebbir: 'No Penalty for Tanzania; I've Seen Stronger Incidents Go Unpunished'

05 January 2026at12:00

Mohamed Lamine Ben Chebbir, an Algerian journalist and sports analyst, affirmed that there was no penalty kick for the Tanzanian national team in their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match against Morocco.

Speaking during his appearance on Algeria's "El Heddaf" channel, Ben Chebbir stated: "For me, this is not a penalty after watching the incident live. It would be very difficult for the referee to award it, so I believe it was not a penalty kick."

He continued: "I am not new to following football; I have been watching matches for over thirty years. I have seen stronger incidents than this in major confrontations, such as those between Real Madrid and Barcelona, where referees did not award them as penalty kicks."

The Moroccan national team has qualified for the quarter-finals, where they are set to face Cameroon next Friday, with the match kicking off at 8 PM (GMT+1).

Why was Tanzania not awarded a penalty against Morocco in the AFCON Round of 16?

Algerian analyst Mohamed Lamine Ben Chebbir affirmed the incident was not a penalty, citing his extensive experience and having witnessed stronger incidents go unpunished in major matches like Real Madrid vs. Barcelona.

What is the next step for Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations after their win?

Morocco's victory over Tanzania in the Round of 16 has secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. They are scheduled to face Cameroon next Friday.
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