Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau has dismissed fears of possible biased officiating when the Super Eagles lock horns with hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday in the second semi-final of the ongoing AFCON in Rabat.
Gusau spoke against the backdrop of widespread fears among Nigerians that the match officials could work in favour of the host nation, which is looking for a second AFCON title after its only title 50 years ago.
He said, “I do not have the same fears of the match officials being biased as some people have. I believe that the grass is always green and that the playing pitch is level. I do not see a situation in which the match officials will be working against any team’s interest.
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“Last summer, we were here in Morocco, for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and we played the host nation in the Final, even coming from two goals behind to achieve victory. There is nothing to fear. This is the highest level of football on the African continent, and the officials know that CAF as well as the whole world is watching, and will not do anything untoward.”
Sporting Tribune reports that the Super Eagles camp continues to radiate confidence and self-belief ahead of the encounter, as the players keep strictly and professionally to their daily schedule at the Hotel Rihab and at the training ground, the Complexe Sportif Mohamed VI.
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