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CAF has reportedly removed Désiré Noumandiez Doué from his post as Director of Refereeing, following a formal protest by Morocco over officiating in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final.

According to several reports, the move is CAF’s first disciplinary response after widespread criticism of refereeing standards – criticism that intensified after the final, held at Rabat’s Olympic stadium last Saturday.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) submitted an official complaint earlier this week, citing what it called “critical errors” during the match. The final, officiated by Namibia’s Antsino Twanyanyukwa – with assistance from Rwanda, Senegal, and a VAR team led by Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga – ended in a 3–2 win for Nigeria.

Morocco have clearly been denied a clear penalty and criticised a “highly debatable” spot-kick awarded to Nigeria. The FRMF attached a CD containing video clips of more incidents they argue “changed the course of the match”.

Morocco head coach Jorge Vilda expressed disbelief after the match. “We can’t understand the decision made by the referee,” he told ESPN. “She gave a penalty, but then the images we saw weren’t the same as those presented to the referee. The images were clear—we were sure she had to give a penalty.”

“There was a penalty that should have stood—the referee blew for it, but then went to VAR. We saw there was a handball, but the referee overturned it. That decision determined our fate. It had a psychological impact that shocked us. It was a massive blow.”

The episode has reignited concerns about refereeing standards and transparency at CAF. Several North African associations have long voiced frustration, accusing the organisation – led by South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe – of regional bias.

CAF has faced criticism on other fronts too, including backlash over a promotional video that showed a divided map of Morocco, omitting the country’s southern provinces.

Sources say CAF is now reviewing its refereeing system under growing pressure from member associations. A shake-up may be imminent.

Source: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/07/235099/caf-sacks-referees-director-after-wafcon-scandal/

It got nothing to do with Nigeria winning Morocco but an overall assessment of the tournament.
That wasnt a penalty. The ball had hit a Moroccan player before hitting ours.

Let us ask, what is the penalty for the laser beam been flashed on our players?!

Look at the expression on the faces of our players when the ball hit the Moroccan player around her elbow.

NIGERIA WON MOROCCO FAIR AND SQUARE.

Softmirror:
It got nothing to do with Nigeria winning Morocco but an overall assessment of the tournament.
That wasnt a penalty. The ball had hit a Moroccan player before hitting ours.

Let us ask, what is the penalty for the laser beam been flashed on our players?!

Look at the expression on the faces of our players when the ball hit the Moroccan player around her elbow.

NIGERIA WON MOROCCO FAIR AND SQUARE.

The debate was that the Nigerian player’s hand was in a natural position, had nothing to do with the Moroccan player

That’s the standard fifa gave football world the direction should sue caf

obinna58:
The debate was that the Nigerian player’s hand was in a natural position, had nothing to do with the Moroccan player

That’s the standard fifa gave football world the direction should sue caf

The debate is the ball touched the Moroccan hand prior. Why did the referee change her decision. Of course she would have stood her ground and not take any instruction from the VAR.

What you should know is that, even in an unatural position penalties can still be awarded depending on interpretation.

Unnatural Position:
A handball offense also occurs if a player touches the ball with their hand or arm when it has made their body unnaturally bigger, and this position is not a consequence of or justifiable by the player's specific body movement in that situation.

Softmirror:
According to you.

You’re being ignorant, according to fifa rules the referee overturned the penalty decision after reviewing that the player’s hand was in a natural position

Was the ref right?

Damn yes

obinna58:
You’re being ignorant, according to fifa rules the referee overturned the penalty decision after reviewing that the player’s hand was in a natural position

Was the ref right?

Damn yes

I have modified my comment above. Nothing concern me with being arrogant. Obinna God pass you.