Gabonese referee defends Algeria's penalty

Gabonese referee Eric Otogo- Castane has explained why he awarded a controversial penalty to Algeria during the last World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Constantine. Algeria forced Nigeria to a 1-1 draw thanks to a late penalty awarded to the Fennecs when Shehu Abdullahi was adjudged to have fouled Algerian winger Yacine Brahaimi in the box. However replays suggest the defender didn't do much to warrant a penalty to be awarded against him, but referee Otogo-Castane explained to some Nigerian officials the reason behind the harsh spot kick awarded to...The post Gabonese referee defends Algeria's penalty appeared first on Newtelegraph.
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