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The scourge of poor officiating in Africa

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Africa Cup of Nations - Group F - Tunisia v Mali - Limbe Omnisport Stadium, Limbe, Cameroon - January 12, 2022 Tunisia players appeal to referee Janny Sikazwe for a penalty as they wait for a review from VAR [Reuters, Mohamed Abd El Ghany]

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is never short of controversy. 

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