The Confederation of African Football has dismissed its Director of Refereeing, Désiré Noumandiez Doué, following controversy surrounding the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final.
The decision comes after a formal protest by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation over officiating in the final between Morocco and Nigeria.
Nigeria secured a 3-2 victory in the match, but the result was overshadowed by disputed VAR decisions. These included a reversed penalty initially awarded to Morocco and a penalty given to Nigeria, both of which drew criticism and allegations of serious officiating errors.
CAF has not released full details of its disciplinary process, but the dismissal signals a firm response to concerns over refereeing standards at a major continental tournament.
The move reflects mounting pressure on CAF to strengthen accountability and improve officiating, particularly in high-stakes fixtures. Further reactions and potential reforms are expected in the coming days.
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