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Ridiculous: Coach angered after his goalkeeper is named ‘Man of the Match’

Maritzburg United goalkeeper Richard Ofori takes a goal kick for Ghana during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt [Courtesy]

Coach Eric Tinkler slammed the selection of his goalkeeper, Ghana's Richard Ofori, as man of the match after a goalless South African Premiership game on Sunday, calling it "ridiculous".

"I find that decision absolutely ridiculous," was his angry reaction to the Maritzburg United and Ghana 2019 Africa Cup of Nations shot-stopper being presented with a statuette and a cash prize.

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