The refereeing in the CAN 2013, particularly during the Ghana-Burkina Faso semi-final, has been criticized for its poor quality. The referee, Slim Jdidi, made questionable decisions, including wrongly excluding Jonathan Pitroipa and missing a penalty call. However, African football authorities took swift action by suspending the referee and overturning Pitroipa’s red card, demonstrating a commitment to justice. The blogger appreciates the reaction of the organizers and suggests that European and world football could learn from such responses to maintain fairness in the game.
BASILE BOLI’S COLUMN: ARBITRATION, THE CAN IS NOT OUT OF THE GAME!
