Hakim Ziyech has launched a sharp attack on African refereeing following what he described as a major scandal in the match involving Maniema.
The Morocco international did not hide his anger at the decisions made during the game, reacting strongly to the officiating and the way the match was handled.
In remarks shared on social media, Ziyech wrote: “Welcome to Africa”, before continuing his criticism of what he sees as repeated refereeing problems on the continent.
His comments came after a night that caused widespread controversy, with many observers pointing to questionable calls that influenced the flow of the match and sparked intense debate.
Ziyech’s message quickly spread online, with fans echoing his frustration and renewing calls for stronger oversight and clearer standards for referees in African competitions.
