By Akeem Lawal
HEAD coach of Sunshine Stars, Duke Udi has faulted poor
officiating for his side’s 2-1 loss to Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
(MFM FC) in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 26 encouter
decided at the Agege Stadium on Wednesday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.
Tchato Giscard opened scoring for the Olukoya Boys in the
27th minute before leading NPFL top scorer Stephen Odey, increased the tally
from the spot in the 77th minute, his 16th goal of the season. Otegbeye Ajibola however reduced the deficit
in added time, but it was too little too late as the home side cruised to victory.
In a post-match interview, the former Osun United coach who was angered by the
display of the officials threatened to follow in the footstep of his
predecessor Austin Eguavoen, who resigned from the position, citing poor
officiating in the league.
"I beg to be corrected if this is the way football
is been played; if this is the way referees officiate then someone like me
should just resign.
"If someone like Austin Eguavoen can resign because
of officiating, then I should too.
"Officiating should be 50-50, let our football grow.
I don't care if you are beating me at home, just let the better team win. It's
not fair when you favour a team against the other team.
"When we were playing football, football was played
with talent. Take for example the Premier League, teams go away to win but that
won't happen here.
"If this is the way officiating looks like here then
I should just resign. Can you imagine you do so much work for a week from
Sunday to Monday then someone will just come from nowhere and thwart your
effort and that of the players? It's so unfortunate. Officiating should be free
and fair," the former Nigeria international said.
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