Maghreb de Fes coach Charly Rossi lashed out referee Gomo Daoda following their 3-0 defeat against Medeama in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday.
Rossi endured a disastrous afternoon as Fesââ¬â¢ continental qualification hopes were left in serious danger.
The Ghanaians put three goals past them courtesy a first half strike from Malik Akowuah and two others in the second half through Kabiru Moro and in-form midfielder Kwame Boahene.
However, the North Africans, felt the Nigerien referee cheated them with their trainer at the forefront of spearheading the wild accusation.
ââ¬ÅI donââ¬â¢t understand this referee. We played against 12 men and he was the referee,â⬠an angry Rossi said
ââ¬ÅThe first goal did not cross the line and there was a foul before the second goal was scored.
ââ¬ÅThe problem with referees in Africa is that they always favour the home teams and thatââ¬â¢s not good enough.
ââ¬ÅThe referee had some surprising decisions this afternoon. It is hard to swallow, but now we have to focus on the return game.
The Mauve and Yellows take a healthy lead into the second leg but will be wary against a dangerous side.