The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is currently reviewing a formal complaint lodged by Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), concerning the refereeing decisions during the recent Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final.
The match, which saw Nigeria emerge victorious over hosts Morocco, has sparked controversy due to several contentious calls.
Lekjaa swiftly presented his case to CAF, supported by video evidence highlighting what he described as refereeing errors against the Moroccan team. Among the most disputed moments was a crucial incident in the 79th minute when referee Antseno Tuanyanyukwa did not award a penalty after a clear foul, a decision that many felt influenced the outcome.
A CAF source told Kooora that while the match result stands, the complaint is being treated as a technical matter that will not alter Nigeria’s title win.
Nevertheless, the source confirmed that Lekjaa has been assured of significant reforms within CAF’s refereeing committee following the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals, scheduled next month across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
These reforms are expected to include increased representation of North African officials within the refereeing body and the implementation of a revamped system for referee appointments, particularly for high-stakes matches in both club and national team competitions.
