Nigeria vs Morocco: Kwadwo Sheldon Praises Daniel Laryea for His Officiating, Gives Him High Score
- Kwadwo Sheldon is trending following his comments after Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco
- The YouTuber defended Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea, stating that his officiating on the day was good
- Netizens who took to the comments section of the video have shared their views on Kwadwo Sheldon’s statement about Daniel Laryea
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Renowned Ghanaian YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon has jumped to the defence of Daniel Laryea after he officiated the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco.
This comes after he shared his thoughts on the crucial encounter that saw Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties to advance to the finals of the tournament.
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In a viral video, Kwadwo Sheldon, who seemed very excited, dismissed claims by disgruntled Nigerians that Daniel Laryea's officiating was poor and biased towards Morocco.
He opined that such accusations were unfounded and motivated by frustration over Nigeria losing the match.
He then rated Daniel Laryea’s performance 10 out of 10, adding that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recognised the competency of the Ghanaian referee and appointed him accordingly.
“Wait, look at Nigeria’s complaints about the referee’s performance. That was a 10 out of 10 performance. That was a masterclass display of refereeing. What are you talking about? Are you better than the referee? Do you know better than CAF who appointed him to lead the match? Do you have CAF referee licenses?”
He concluded by urging Nigerians to be gracious in defeat instead of blaming the Ghanaian referee.
“No AFCON for you. No AFCON trophy for you. Take your L and bounce.”
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Morocco to face Senegal in AFCON final
Morocco will now face Senegal in the 2025 AFCON final, who also defeated Egypt at Tangier Grand Stadium on Wednesday, January 14. Morocco will be hoping to win their second AFCON trophy after last winning it in 1976.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final is set to take place at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
At the time of writing the report, the video had generated over 5,000 likes and 50 comments.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Sheldon’s assessment of Daniel Laryea
Social media users who thronged the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions about Daniel Laryea’s performance in the semi-final clash.
Obaapa Nana AKUA Nhyirisikapa stated:
“Guys, we are sorry, but our referee didn’t play the penalty. Stop blaming us please 🙏🏻. All the best next time.”
bronxdennyz added:
“Why don’t Nigerians say this? This same referee rejected a penalty for Morocco.”
Haggai Musi opined:
“I was so impressed with the level of professionalism.”
Teni 'hospitalised' over Nigeria’s semi-final defeat
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Nigerian singer Teni got her fans worried after a video of her lamenting Nigeria’s heartbreaking loss in the AFCON semi-final against Morocco went viral.
It happened after she posted a clip of herself lying on a bed while receiving medical attention.
She disclosed that the disappointment from Nigeria’s loss to Morocco had affected her badly, leaving her physically sick.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
