As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco enters its crucial stages, the tournament has already seen several favourites eliminated and not without controversy.

Reports indicate that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee is facing internal turmoil following a series of contentious officiating decisions, particularly in the knockout rounds.

Critics argue that the tournament has highlighted significant officiating issues, with some suggesting that refereeing decisions have favoured Morocco, the host nation.

For more on this, is SABC News' Senior Sport Journalist, Sifiso Ramara.

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco enters its crucial stages, the tournament has already seen several favourites eliminated and not without controversy.
Reports indicate that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee is facing internal turmoil following a series of contentious officiating decisions, particularly in the knockout rounds.
Critics argue that the tournament has highlighted significant officiating issues, with some suggesting that refereeing decisions have favoured Morocco, the host nation.
For more on this, is SABC News' Senior Sport Journalist, Sifiso Ramara.

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