Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe took centre stage during the opening Group F Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) match between Tunisia and Mali in Limbe, Cameroon, yesterday.
With Mali leading by a goal and Tunisia desperate for an equaliser, Sikazwe drew gasps as he blew the final whistle with five minutes remaining. He was then corrected by outraged Tunisians and restarted the match. But the referee courted even more controversy by ending the game on 89 minutes, with no added time, triggering a mid-pitch melee of protests from the North Africans.
It remains to be seen what actions CAF will take against Sikazwe following that controversial incident as Tunisia would feel they were cheated. In an attempt to save face, CAF apparently ordered the final three minutes be played, but Tunisia players decided not to take the field in protest. The tempo of the match was slow in the opening half despite Mali dominating possessions. Tunisia were struggling a bit and could not make a few passes together in the opening half.
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