Ghanaian Referee Faces Backlash Over Nigeria vs. Morocco AFCON 2025 Officiating

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea is under fire for his officiating during the Nigeria vs. Morocco AFCON 2025 semi-final, which concluded in a penalty shootout after a goalless 120 minutes.

Nigerian pundits and fans accused Laryea of bias towards the Moroccan team, with players Calvin Bassei, Akor Adam Bright, and Osayi Samuel publicly criticizing his decisions. Laryea broke his silence on the backlash during a sports TV interview, dismissing the criticism as part of football.