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Equatorial Guinea’s football federation have been fined $100,000 for the crowd violence that marred the host country’s 3-0 loss to Ghana in the semi-finals of the Orange African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

CAF also announced a one match suspended ground closure on Equatorial Guinea which will only be enforced should there be further trouble during Saturday’s third-place play-off match between the host and DR Congo, which also takes place at the Estadio de Malabo.

Announcing the sanctions on its website, CAF said 36 Ghana supporters were hurt after coming under attack from home supporters, with 14 taken to hospital.

Home fans threw objects at Ghanaian fans, players and officials in ugly scenes at Malabo Stadium. The game was held up for over 30 minutes in the second half as riot police fired tear gas at the angry fans.

CAF also ordered Equatorial Guinea’s federation to meet the cost of treatment for all those injured in the violence.