Eric Otogo-Castane
Referee Eric Otogo-Castane of Gabon has provided explanation to the
controversial penalty he awarded Algeria against Nigeria during last
game of the group B World Cup qualifier 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, a decision that shocked most
football fans.
Replays showed the defender didn’t do much to warrant a penalty to
be awarded against him, but referee Otogo-Castane explained to some
Nigerian officials that his decision was right.