The controversy surrounding the referee Janny Sikazwe continues to unfold in the aftermath of the Burkina Faso-Algeria match on Saturday. Algerian media outlets are particularly critical, with headlines like “This referee is a bastard” featured in the daily Competition. The contentious penalty awarded in the 86th minute, contributing to Burkina Faso’s 3-2 victory, remains a focal point of discussion.
Similar themes of protest and contentious decisions were present in the Ethiopia vs. Nigeria match (1-2). In the 37th minute, Ethiopia believed it had scored when Saladin Ahmed’s shot crossed the goal line, but the referee and officials did not validate the goal. The incident has reignited debates on the introduction of video technology in football.
