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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fired its Director of Refereeing, D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Noumandiez Dou\u00e9, following the submission of two formal petitions by the host country Morocco, challenging Nigeria\u2019s victory and suing for the recall of the trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dou\u00e9\u2019s removal comes after the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) submitted an official protest, claiming there were serious mistakes by the referees during the final match in Rabat. Morocco, the host country, lost 3\u20132 to Nigeria after taking a two-goal lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Dou\u00e9 did not officiate the game himself, he was responsible for appointing the match officials. The final was handled by Namibia\u2019s Antsino Twanyanyukwa, with assistants from Rwanda and Senegal. VAR was overseen by Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FRMF complained that Morocco were denied a clear penalty and criticised the \u201csoft\u201d penalty given to Nigeria. They sent a video report to CAF, pointing out several decisions they believe cost them the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the game, Morocco\u2019s coach Jorge Vilda told ESPN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe saw video replays showing clear contact, but the referee reversed her decision. It affected our players mentally. It was a big setback.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morocco also filed a separate protest alleging that Ashleigh Plumptre<\/strong> and Michelle Alozie<\/strong>\u2014both born outside Nigeria\u2014may not have met the eligibility criteria properly when switching nationality to play for the Super Falcons. They are requesting CAF to investigate this matter and consider stripping Nigeria of the title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to reports by Hespress, CAF responded quickly to the complaints by removing Dou\u00e9 from his position. His dismissal is said to be the first step in the ongoing investigations by the football organization and if the allegations are proven in Morocco\u2019s favour, the trophy may be recalled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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