Agwu unhappy with African refs

BAK · 2008-07-21T14:57:38+00:00

Agwu unhappy with African refs BBC Sports News Felix Agwu is upset with refereeing standards in Africa Enyimba chairman Felix Agwu has hit out at the standard of African referees after he saw his side lose 3-2 to Al Hilal in Sudan in the African Champions League. The Nigerian side had a man sent off and conceded a controversial penalty in the Group B game on Friday in Omdurman. After the game Agwu felt his side were unlucky with the decisions and said: "That's why African referees can't go forward. "The referees were meant to come from South Africa, I don't know why they changed them (the officials eventually came from Egypt). "When you have referees with the same kind of background it normally shows. "I don't want to criticise the referee but everyone saw his calls some of which were uncalled for." Agwu believes that the standard of officiating needs to be addressed ahead of South Africa hosting the 2010 World Cup. "This is not good for African football; we are having the World Cup in 2010 - they should live up to expectations," Agwu urged. "We need to see more Africans officiating at the World Cup but how can they do that when they perform like this and the whole world can see? It's a shame." Enyimba's next Champions League game is at home to Coton Sport of Cameroon on 3 August.

Thread starter BAK
Start date Jul 21, 2008

BAK

JamiiForums uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.

Accept Learn more…

Back

Top Bottom

Forums

New posts

Agwu unhappy with African refs

BAK

JF-Expert Member

Our Community

Regional Communities