Referee Daniel Laryea performance – Super Eagles star Bright Osayi-Samuel described referee Daniel Laryea’s performance in Nigeria vs Morocco as “appalling” after the AFCON semi-final defeat. 0
Osayi-Samuel: “The Referee Was Appalling” in Nigeria vs Morocco
After the 0-0 draw that ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout loss, Osayi-Samuel didn’t hold back. He said Daniel Laryea “kept making very wrong decisions” throughout the game. 1
He made clear he was not blaming officiating for the loss, but stressed the quality of refereeing was far below expectations for such a big match. 2
Bright Osayi-Samuel:
“The refereeing was appalling. It’s a big shame we still have officials like that today.”
— speaking after Nigeria’s loss to host Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semifinals.#AdemolaVictorAtAfcon2025
🇳🇬 Powered by @MrChefNigeria — proud sponsors of the Super… pic.twitter.com/VZCdgWeVwo— Dr. Victor Ademola (@AdemolaVictorTv) January 15, 2026
Controversial Decisions and Fan Outrage
Fans and pundits piled on after Nigeria vs Morocco, saying Daniel Laryea made several questionable calls that disrupted Nigeria’s rhythm. 3
- Nigerians pointed to a lack of yellow cards for Morocco despite heavy contact. 4
- Critics highlighted fouls that went unpunished or were wrongly called. 5
- Some supporters even accused the referee of bias because he was Ghanaian. 6
Why Did a Catholic Knight Renounce Faith at Nnewi Cathedral Dedication?WATCH VIDEO
WATCH – Viral Video Shocks Ghana: Were Breman Asikuma SHS Students Expelled?
Team Reaction After the Match
Beyond Osayi-Samuel’s comments, other Nigerian players also reacted to the officiating. Akor Adams told reporters to “go interview the referee,” expressing his disbelief. 7
Despite the controversy, squad members praised Nigeria’s effort, with defenders and staff saying the team fought hard and deserved better. 8
What This Means for AFCON and Officiating Debates
The strong reaction to Daniel Laryea’s performance in Nigeria vs Morocco has intensified calls for clearer refereeing standards at major tournaments. 9
While some pundits urge fans to accept the outcome, others see this as part of a larger debate over neutrality and consistency in African football officiating. 10
Tags: Nigeria vs Morocco, Daniel Laryea referee, Osayi-Samuel appalling, AFCON 2025 controversy, Super Eagles, referee performance criticism
“`11
Leave a Reply