Accra Lions coach Ibrahim Tanko has vehemently criticized the match officials following his team’s recent clash against Real Tamale United in matchday 23 of the Ghana Premier League, denouncing their performance as “daylight robbery.”
Accra Lions suffered a narrow defeat at the Golden City Park on Monday afternoon, succumbing to Mohammed Mankuyeli’s lone strike in the 32nd minute from the penalty spot.
In a post-match interview, Tanko expressed his frustration with the officiating during his team’s 1-0 loss to the Pride of the North.
According to the coach, the referee’s decisions heavily influenced their defeat in what he described as a “daylight robbery.”
“This is a day light robbery. After 22 minutes, the referee had given four of our players’ yellow cards and awarded them a penalty, which wasn’t a penalty for us”
“I don’t think I have anything to say about the game but referees are those destroying our game. The GFA must sit up because what went on here wasn’t the best, even the match commissioner was not in line with what the referee did”
The defeat marks Accra Lions’ first loss in four games in the Ghana Premier League. Prior to this match, they had secured three consecutive wins in the league.
Accra Lions currently occupy the 12th position on the Ghana Premier League standings with 30 points from 22 matches. It’s worth noting that they still have opportunities ahead to improve their standing.
