“CAF is Unfair to Us”: Shehu Sani Alleges as Nigeria Kicks-Off AFCON 2024 Campaign
- Senator Shehu Sani has accused the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of being unfair to Nigeria
- The former Kaduna Central senator said CAF did not appoint any Nigerian referee to officiate the ongoing 2024 AFCON tournament in Cote d'Ivoire
- The Super Eagles will take on Equatorial Guinea in their first match of the tournament on Sunday, January 14
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Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has revealed why the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is unfair to Nigeria at the ongoing 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire.
Sani said CAF did not treat Nigeria as a country fairly because it failed to include any referee from the country in officiating any match in the competition.
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He stated this via his X page (formerly known as Twitter), @ShehuSani, on Sunday, January 14.
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The former federal lawmaker wrote on X:
“No Nigerian Referee in AFCON; CAF is unfair to us.”
The 2024 AFCON started on Saturday, January 13, with the host nation defeating their opposition, Guinea Bissau, at the opening match of the competition.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, January 14, in their first match of the tournament in Group A.
Three former AFCON stars who became actively involved in politics
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that several former footballers choose to enter into public service and become politicians, perhaps to drive change from the forefront themselves.
As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on Saturday evening, January 13, 2024, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Legit.ng highlighted three former AFCON stars who transitioned into governance and active politics.
AFCON: Osimhen vibes to Wizkid's song
Legit.ng earlier reported that reigning African player of the year, Victor Osimhen, was spotted vibing to a song by Nigeria's music star Wizkid.
The video was shared via the Confederation of African Football (CAF's) official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
Yemi Alade performs at the AFCON opening ceremony
After witnessing Davido performing at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Tiwa Savage at the coronation of King Charles and Rema at the 2023 Ballon d'Or, Yemi Alade joins their ranks.
Yemi Alade recently joined the growing list of Afrobeats artists who have performed at global events, using their art to promote the Nigerian brand.
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