Sports News of Friday, 20 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVeteran Nigerian judge, Roli Daibo-Harriman, has been at the center of controversy since the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board, which she chairs, declared Morocco the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The CAF Appeal Board on March 17, 2026, ruled that Senegal breached Article 84 of the regulations, which prohibits staging a walk-off. As a result, Senegal were deemed to have forfeited the game, and the final result was nullified. Chairperson Roli Harriman has also faced criticisms for overseeing what many consider a flawed ruling, despite her vast experience in adjudicating high-profile cases. Facts About Roli Daibo-Harriman:Elected to the role in 2023 at CAF’s Ordinary General Assembly in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, replacing fellow Nigerian Uthman Mustapha.

Source: GhanaWeb March 20, 2026 15:49 UTC