Morocco Coach Blasts AFCON Referee Bias Claims: 'It's Always Been the Case...'

• Morocco head coach Walid Regragui dismissed allegations of referees favoring his team at the Africa Cup of Nations, calling such claims 'shameful'.
• Regragui stated that controversies and doubts about refereeing are common in African football and globally, urging journalists to do their job.
• He cited instances from Morocco's quarterfinal win against Cameroon where close calls, potentially penalties, did not go his team's way.
• The coach emphasized that matches are won on the pitch through performance, not refereeing bias, and expressed hope for fair officiating in the upcoming semifinal.
• Morocco, 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinalists, are set to face unbeaten Nigeria in the AFCON semifinals, with both teams vying for the final.

Why It Matters: Morocco coach Walid Regragui strongly refutes AFCON referee bias claims, calling them shameful and common in football.