Super Eagles striker Akor Adams expressed his frustration towards the officiating following Nigeria's penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday.
Adams, who played 98 minutes at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, struggled to find his rhythm as the Moroccan defence effectively contained him throughout the match.
He was largely a peripheral figure, unable to make a significant impact on the game, as the Super Eagles later lost on a penalty shootout.
The loss against Morocco ended their chances of winning a major silverware, adding to the disappointment of missing out on the FIFA World Cup.
Adams hits out at referee
The striker's performance was overshadowed by controversy surrounding the refereeing of the game.
Ghanaian official Daniel Laryea made a series of contentious decisions that drew visible frustration from the Nigerian team and coaching staff.
When approached by reporters in the mixed zone after the game, a clearly disappointed Adams curtly dismissed questions about the team's performance, retorting, "Go and interview the referee."
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Adams, who played 98 minutes at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat, struggled to find his rhythm as the Moroccan defence effectively contained him throughout the match.
He was largely a peripheral figure, unable to make a significant impact on the game, as the Super Eagles later lost on a penalty shootout.
The loss against Morocco ended their chances of winning a major silverware, adding to the disappointment of missing out on the FIFA World Cup.
Adams hits out at referee
The striker's performance was overshadowed by controversy surrounding the refereeing of the game.
Ghanaian official Daniel Laryea made a series of contentious decisions that drew visible frustration from the Nigerian team and coaching staff.
When approached by reporters in the mixed zone after the game, a clearly disappointed Adams curtly dismissed questions about the team's performance, retorting, "Go and interview the referee."
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO READ FULL STORY:
https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/go-and-interview-the-referee-akor-adams-expresses-frustration-towards-officiating-of-ghanian-official-2026011510010119412
