Gernot Rohr Criticizes CAF Over Refereeing Decisions at AFCON 2025

German coach Gernot Rohr slammed CAF for poor refereeing in Benin's 1-0 loss to Congo at AFCON 2025, accusing match officials of denying his team a clear penalty. Rohr expressed frustration over the officiating and raised concerns about the use of technology in decision-making.

He suggested that Benin was not treated equally and questioned the fairness of the competition. The defeat leaves Benin facing a tough task in their group to qualify for the next stage of the tournament.

Rohr's comments came after the match against Congo and ahead of upcoming games against Botswana and Senegal.