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The Digest:

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has described the officiating in Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco as “appalling,” voicing a frustration felt by many supporters

Key Points:
  • Bright Osayi-Samuel labeled Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea’s performance “appalling.”
  • He clarified that poor officiating was not the reason for Nigeria’s penalty shootout loss.
  • Osayi-Samuel said the referee “kept making very wrong decisions” throughout the match.
  • He praised Nigeria’s defensive performance and expressed pride in the team.
  • The right-back emphasized that penalties are “a lottery” in post-match comments.
  • Team officials and the coach also expressed pride in the players’ effort.
  • Nigeria will face Egypt in the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday.
When the final whistle blows, questions about fairness often linger longer than the score, serving as a reminder that the game is sometimes judged by more than just goals.

Source: Soccernet