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Kozakken Boys Admits Offensive Chants as KNVB Probes Abuse of Spakenburg’s El Azzouti

A KNVB disciplinary probe is under way with potential sanctions if racism or violence is proven.

Overview

  • The Dutch FA says its investigation into the reported harassment of Ahmed El Azzouti during and after the away match could take weeks and calls the case exceptional.
  • Kozakken Boys now acknowledges that a section of its supporters used offensive chants, including “AZC weg ermee,” and says it will act against those identified.
  • El Azzouti reports he and his family were targeted after the game and he is considering filing a police complaint.
  • The Municipality of Altena will investigate the events and the mayor plans to meet the club chairman this week.
  • Commissie Mijnals criticizes the club’s early response as insufficient and suggests the heated election climate may be fueling more discriminatory behavior at matches.