Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea, who officiated the AFCON semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco, has reportedly deactivated his Instagram account following a wave of reactions from Nigerian football fans.
Shortly after the highly charged encounter, Nigerians took to social media to express their displeasure over some of the referee’s decisions during the match. His Instagram comment section was said to have been flooded with criticism, complaints, and heated reactions from fans who felt the officiating influenced the outcome of the game.
The online backlash intensified within hours, leading to the apparent deactivation of Laryea’s Instagram page, which many believe was a move to avoid further attacks and negative engagement.
This incident once again highlights the passion of Nigerian football supporters, popularly summed up in the street phrase “Nigerians no dey carry last,” as fans continue to make their voices heard both on and off the pitch.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Daniel Laryea nor the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued an official statement regarding the social media reactions or the referee’s decision to go offline.
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