Nigerian football fans have criticised Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea for what they described as biased and poor officiating during the Super Eagles’ semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday night. The Nigeria-Ghana rivalry led many fans to believe the referee had an extra incentive against the three-time champions, with some pointing to historical tensions between both nations. But it seems he’s been extra biased and has made so many wrong calls. “How will a referee give yellow card to someone they pulled his shirt? Laryea has been a FIFA-listed international referee since 2014 and is a regular official in the Ghana Premier League.

Source: Punch January 15, 2026 14:26 UTC