Reality star Adekunle blasts referee, says Nigeria was robbed
Reality TV star Adekunle Olopade has slammed the officiating in Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 semi final loss, insisting the Super Eagles were “robbed” by controversial decisions from Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea. In a post shared on X, he argued that key calls went against Nigeria at crucial moments and altered the outcome of the game. Adekunle faulted the referee for what he described as soft bookings and inconsistent foul calls that disrupted Nigeria’s rhythm. He also questioned a late decision that went in favour of the opposition, claiming it killed any chance of a Super Eagles comeback. The reality star said Nigerians have every right to feel aggrieved, given the high stakes and the team’s strong performances throughout the tournament. He urged football authorities to improve officiating standards at major competitions to protect players’ efforts and fans’ trust in the game.
