Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah believes referee Daniel Bennett should be partially blamed for his side’s 2-2 draw against DR Congo.
The South African referee awarded a controversial penalty to the Congolese which was expertly taken by Belgium-based Mbonkan.
The well-respected referee had moment earlier denied the Black Stars a penalty after Cedric Makiadi handled the ball in the box.
The Ghana trainer claims the referee played a part in their failure to secure maximum points.
“We played well today but I think there were few refereeing decisions which I believe were wrong,” Appiah said at post match conference
“We had a clear penalty which was denied and then they were awarded a penalty under controversial circumstances.
“All the same, we take the draw in good faith and will work towards our next game."
The Black Stars will play Mali on Thursday.
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah believes referee Daniel Bennett should be partially blamed for his side’s 2-2 draw against DR Congo.
The South African referee awarded a controversial penalty to the Congolese which was expertly taken by Belgium-based Mbonkan.
The well-respected referee had moment earlier denied the Black Stars a penalty after Cedric Makiadi handled the ball in the box.
The Ghana trainer claims the referee played a part in their failure to secure maximum points.
“We played well today but I think there were few refereeing decisions which I believe were wrong,” Appiah said at post match conference
“We had a clear penalty which was denied and then they were awarded a penalty under controversial circumstances.
“All the same, we take the draw in good faith and will work towards our next game."
The Black Stars will play Mali on Thursday.
