Nimley criticizes Laryea after Nigeria’s penalty loss to Morocco
Christopher Nimley, a Ghanaian coach and pundit, has strongly criticized referee Daniel Laryea for his performance during Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat to Morocco. The match ended in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw, with many Nigerian fans expressing frustration over the officiating. Nimley rated his compatriot’s performance poorly and questioned his suitability for high-profile matches. Laryea has denied any bias, stating he follows the rules of the game.
Match highlights
- Christopher Nimley gave referee Daniel Laryea a rating of three out of ten for his officiating in the Nigeria vs. Morocco semi-final.
- The match saw Nigeria lose 4-2 on penalties after extra time ended goalless at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
- Nigerian players committed 29 fouls to Morocco’s 19 but received two yellow cards, while Morocco received none, leading to accusations of biased officiating.
- Fans on social media, including Roweazy Zetarium, criticized Laryea, calling him “the worst referee in AFCON 26.”
- Daniel Laryea dismissed claims of bias and said he simply applies the laws of the game, regardless of criticism.
