FOOTBALL: Before Cameroon’s triumph, the referee frightened us – Egypt coach Queiroz

Before Egypt’s semi-final triumph over hosts Cameroon, head coach Carlos Queiroz alleged that referee Bakary Gassama came into their dressing room to “intimidate” his staff.

After a goalless 120-minute encounter, the Pharaohs overcame the Indomitable Lion 3-1 on penalties.

Just before the end of the second half, Queiroz was issued a red card. After collecting a red card during his team’s semi-final triumph over Cameroon, he criticized Afcon officials.

After addressing Gassama late in regular time, the Portuguese coach was sent to the stands.

“Unfortunately, they send this type of referee to a game of this level, officials with little experience, no level, wanting to put on a show,” Queiroz told reporters after the game. It all started in the changing room.

“We hadn’t even begun the game when he came into the locker room to frighten our personnel.” Despite this, and despite all of the rulings that were always in Egypt’s favor, we were the best team in the second half and on penalties.”

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