Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey was found guilty of manipulating the match. (Source: Reuters) Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey was found guilty of manipulating the match. The case, not seen before in top-level soccer, centered on Lamptey’s decision to give South Africa a penalty for a non-existent handball against Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly. South Africa, which didn’t even appeal for a penalty, scored from the spot kick and went on to win. South Africa isn’t even sure if it can appeal against FIFA’s latest ruling.

Source: Indian Express September 07, 2017 17:37 UTC