Metz’s Algerian goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja has been given a five-game suspension in Ligue 1 after he was sent off in stoppage-time of their 1-0 loss to Angers.
The league disciplinary committee confirmed Oukidja will serve a four-match ban while the ban for the fifth match is suspended.
The Algeria international was involved in an altercation with Ivory Coast's Souleyman Doumbia in the 92nd minute of Wednesday's game which resulted in his expulsion, while the defender received a yellow card.
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Oukidja’s punishment is expected to start this weekend when Metz visit Ligue 2 club Valenciennes for their French Cup Round of 16 clash on Saturday.