Nigeria's AFCON Semi-Final Exit Blamed on Poor Officiating by Ex-Official'

Nigeria's AFCON final spot was denied due to poor officiating, according to sports correspondent Austin Okon-Akpan, who believes the Super Eagles would have progressed further if correct calls had been made.

Nigeria's semi-final exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was attributed by correspondent Austin Okon-Akpan to poor officiating, which he believes cost the Super Eagles a spot in the final. The comments came after the team lost to a rival nation. Okon-Akplan stated that the referees made several questionable calls throughout the match, affecting Nigeria's chances of advancing.