Ahead of tomorrow’s Africa Cup of Nations semi final game between Nigeria and South Africa, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr. Patrice Motsepe has been accused of using his presence to aid South Africa at the tournament, OwnGoalNigeria.comreports.
Morocco were knocked out of the ongoing tournament by the South Africa in the round of 16 and their exit has been linked with the presence Motsepe in the game according to a respected media outlet in the country.
The allegations against the president who is a South African was made by Moroccan publication SATV. ma saying his presence is making decisions to favour his country which is contrary to the norms of the tournament.
“Many of those interested in the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast and sports analysts noted that the president of CAF ( Patrice) Motsepe attends most of the matches of his country’s South African national team, and wondered whether his attendance was intentional.
” Despite the difference of mobility due to the playing of his team in several stadiums, after his move to San Pedro to face Morocco and from the city of Yamoussoukro to face Cape Verde, which made many followers consider his presence could put strong pressure on the referees at the stadium and the rulers, and therefore influence their decisions, which may bring the game out of its sports nature”, the website noted.
Despite the allegations Motsepe is expected to watch the game tomorrow despite as he has been ever present in all knock out games of the tournament so far.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
