Tunisia head coach Mondher Kebaie has reacted to his side AFCON defeat to Mali after referee Janny Sikazwe blew for full-time after just 85 minutes.
According to Kebaier, he has never seen anything like it’s in his coaching career after his side’s Africa Cup of Nations tie against Mali descended into confusion.
“Very tough to manage non-sporting affairs,’ said Kebaier in his post-match press conference.
‘At the 85th minute, he blows the final whistle. Again at the 89th minute. There was supposed to be 7-8 minutes of additional time. His decision is inexplicable.’
‘The players were taking ice baths for 35 minutes before they were called back out again,’ he added.
I’ve been coaching for a long time never seen anything like it. Even the 4th referee was preparing to lift the board and then the whistle was blown.’
The referee blew the final whistle after just 85 minutes before restarting the play but then blew again with just 89 minutes.