Central African Republic’s coach, Raoul Savoy, found himself in a state of visible distress following his team’s 2-1 defeat to Ghana, and he didn’t shy away from expressing his frustration.
Savoy went as far as cursing the Black Stars in the aftermath of the match, hinting that Ghana’s future Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) performance would mirror their dismal showing in the previous tournament.
During a post-match press conference, Savoy took aim at Kenyan referee Peter Waweru, accusing him of biased officiating in favor of Ghana during the crucial encounter. Despite Ghana’s victory, Savoy used this platform to vehemently voice his dissatisfaction with the refereeing decisions that played a significant role in the outcome of the match.
The curse levied against Ghana was a direct reference to their underwhelming performance in the previous AFCON, which was hosted in Cameroon. During that tournament, the Black Stars garnered just one point and suffered an early exit in the group stage, marking a severe disappointment for the team and its fans.
Despite the controversy and Savoy’s strong words, Ghana managed to secure qualification for the upcoming AFCON tournament set to be held in Ivory Coast. In contrast, the Central African Republic fell short of making it to the finals, missing out on the opportunity to participate in the prestigious competition for the first time in their history.
