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AFCON 2025: Nigeria Fans Slam Referees Poor Officiating in Semi-final Loss to Morocco
AFCON 2025: Nigeria Fans Slam Referees Poor Officiating in Semi-final Loss to Morocco
Some football fans have berated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over poor officiating in Nigeria’s 2-4 loss on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semifinals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The fans took to social media to criticise Ghanian referee Daniel Nii Laryea, who took charge of proceedings on the day, alleging that his decisions were biased.
At the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium on Wednesday, Morrocco put a dent to Nigeria’s unscathed run in the tournament as both teams could not find the back of the net in 120 minutes.
After the game, Super Eagles right-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel, while interviewed by journalists, noted that the referee made numerous unfair calls.
“It was very painful to lose. I think we played well. The back four was amazing and I am proud of the team.
“The manager and board members came down to say they are proud of the team. It is painful that we lost on penalties—which is about luck.
“It is painful to see that we have such referee in big games like today. However, I wish Morrocco all the best,’’ Osayi-Sameul added.
Nigerian actor, Pere Egbi, on his X account, lambasted referees in AFCON, alleging unprofessional ism while urging CAF to henceforth invite officials outside the continent.
A Nigerian journalist, Sulaiman Adebayor, who is in Morrocco, on his X account noted that poor officiating could have affected Super Eagles mentally.
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