The UFOA (West African Football Union) tournament is facing disruptions, similar to the UEMOA (West African Economic and Monetary Union) tournament, where Niger had boycotted a group match against Benin. This time, it’s Benin leading the charge by refusing to play the third-place match. The team believes they were unfairly treated by the referees in their last group match.
Despite numerous negotiations, the Beninese staff and players are standing firm on their decision just hours before the scheduled match. The coach, Moussa Latoundji, expressed the team’s frustration, stating that they need to show UFOA leaders their dissatisfaction. The ongoing disagreement revolves around the perception that refereeing decisions negatively impacted Benin’s competition.
Meanwhile, Togo, the scheduled opponent for the third-place match, is also facing issues as players are on strike due to disputes over bonuses. The players are demanding victory bonuses for their matches against Liberia and Niger, as they received minimal compensation for their travel and stay.
In the midst of these challenges, Ghana and Senegal are preparing for the final, with both teams eager to lift the trophy in the UFOA tournament.
