CAF Fires Referees Director Over WAFCON Final Controversy
CAF Responds to WAFCON Final Refereeing Complaints
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially dismissed its Director of Referees, Désiré Noumandiez Doué, after widespread criticism over officiating during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final.
The controversial decision comes in the wake of formal complaints filed by the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), which accused the refereeing team of poor performance in the final match where Nigeria defeated Morocco 3-2.
Salima Mukansanga and VAR Team Under Scrutiny
The center of the controversy involves Salima Mukansanga, who led the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team for the final. She and fellow referee Umutesi Alice have been accused of officiating errors that allegedly influenced the outcome of the match.
CAF Dismisses Ivorian Official Doué Amid Fallout
As part of the fallout, CAF has terminated Désiré Noumandiez Doué, a referee from Ivory Coast, who served as the governing body’s Chief Refereeing Officer. His dismissal is seen as a direct response to the refereeing controversy that marred the tournament finale.
CAF to Investigate Refereeing Standards in Africa
CAF has also announced plans to investigate the standard of refereeing across the continent. Sources suggest that further disciplinary actions could follow, with some international referees potentially losing their eligibility to officiate in major CAF competitions.
This development is a signal of stricter oversight and a push for higher refereeing professionalism in African football.
Conclusion
The WAFCON final refereeing controversy has triggered a major shake-up within CAF, beginning with the dismissal of its top refereeing official. As investigations continue, the future of several high-profile referees remains uncertain.
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