Basil Boli expresses concern over the reactions of coaches and officials, specifically highlighting the reactions of the Ethiopian coach Sewnet Bishaw and Togolese coach Didier Six. Boli criticizes Bishaw for disputing the red card given to Ethiopian goalkeeper Jemal Tassew and emphasizes that the exclusion was deserved. He also issues a yellow card to Didier Six for his post-match comments and his reaction to the disallowed goal for Togo.
Boli emphasizes the importance of respecting the decisions made by referees and suggests that coaches and officials should exercise better control over their emotions. He points out that public criticism and blame on referees may create a negative atmosphere around the game.
Basil Boli also questions whether Ethiopia and Togo are being sore losers for attributing their setbacks to the referees. He acknowledges that both teams missed out on potential achievements but believes that blaming the referee entirely may not be justified.
This post reflects Boli’s stance on fair play, respect for referees, and his desire for a more positive approach from coaches and officials in their reactions to match outcomes. If you have further questions or if there’s anything specific you’d like to discuss, feel free to let me know!
