Sports ambassador Ray Quarcoo has publicly criticized the officiating of Burundian referee Pacifique Ndabihawenimana during the recent AFCON 2025 match between Egypt and South Africa. Quarcoo condemned the referee's failure to award a clear penalty to South Africa, labeling the officiating as appalling and questioning the referee's integrity. He emphasized the need for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to hold referees accountable to ensure fair play in future matches. The match ended with South Africa losing 0-1 to Egypt, and they are set to face Zimbabwe on December 29, 2025.
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