Refereeing blunder, security concerns mar African Cup
LIMBE, Cameroon (AP) — A major refereeing blunder and serious security concerns overshadowe...
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LIMBE, Cameroon (AP) — A major refereeing blunder and serious security concerns overshadowe...
LIMBE, Cameroon (AP) — A referee at the African Cup of Nations caused chaos Wednesday by twice blowing early for the end of a game, incensing coaches on the losing team and raising the absurd possibility that the match might have to be restarted for the remaining few minutes with a different official in charge.
Official Janny Sikazwe blew the final whistle after just 85 minutes before restarting play, but then blew again with just 89 minutes and 43 seconds of the Group F clash gone.
The Indomitable Lions return to the AFCON as hosts after winning it five times on foreign soil. They hope to overcome the burden of expectation in a tournament delayed by the global pandemic and late preparations.
Africa Cup of Nations includes 24 teams and opens on January 9, but there are calls for it to be postponed because conflict may threaten the safety of players, staff and fans.