The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has submitted an official protest to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa, who handled the WAFCON final against Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Nigeria came from two goals down to win the game 3-2 against the host, and in the aftermath they have now filed a protest against the referee for the manner, which she handled the game especially her refusal to hand them a penalty after a VAR review, following a handball incident against Nigeria.
In their statement the FRMF expressed dismay over the referee’s failure to award a penalty in the 82nd minute when the score was tied at 2-2.
According to Morocco’s complaint, video footage appeared to show a handball by a Nigerian defender inside the box, but following a VAR review, the referee opted to let play continue, prompting immediate protests from Morocco’s bench and players.
The Moroccan federation argued that the controversial decision had a decisive impact on the outcome of the match, which Nigeria went on to win, claiming a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.
