Angry Enyimba Coach Explains Why Referee Handed His Side 9 Yellows and 3 Red Cards at Kwara United

• Enyimba FC coach Yemi Olanrewaju is not impressed following his side's loss to Kwara United
• The tactician blamed the match referee for handing his side nine yellow cards and three red cards
• He claimed that the official was under pressure, especially in the second half of the encounter

Following their 2-1 loss to Kwara United on Sunday evening, March 24, Coach Yemi Olanrewaju of Enyimba FC said the match referee was under pressure.

The tactician blamed poor officiating as the Peoples' Elephants left the Ilorin Township Stadium without a point.

Olanrewaju lamented that the referee's poor officiating affected the good rhythm enjoyed by both teams.

The hosts went ahead in the 8th minute courtesy of a fine finish from Emmanuel Ogbole, but Ikenna Cooper netted an equaliser for the visitors in the 38th minute.

Ranking the top 10 best Brazilian football strikers of all-time

Football

Ogbole completed his brace four minutes into the second half and that turned out to be the winning goal, sealing all three points for the 'Afonja Warriors'.

Enyimba coach Olanrewaju expressed frustrations after the game, saying the match official was overwhelmed in the second half.

He was quoted by NAN, as per Gazette:

“The first half was okay as the referee was in good control of the match, but in the second half, everything changed.

"It was obvious that there was pressure on him and that he was threatened, everyone was all over him which made us have nine yellow cards and three red cards with myself, inclusive.

"Both teams competed well in the game and the game was physical which is what made me angry with the referee.

“When you blow the whistle unnecessarily, you restrict the players from giving their best.

Chelsea 2:2 Arsenal: Blues Fans Blame Robert Sanchez After Letting Two Goal Lead Slip

Football

"My players are disciplined and they control their temperament well. This is the first red card we will have this season, and for me, it is the first in my career."

The tactician, however, commended the host team for their song performance in the encounter, while Coach Kabir Dogo of Kwara United attributed the win to the doggedness of the players, as well as the support from all stakeholders.

Sundowns ranked best team in Africa

Sports Brief earlier reported that football players from the African continent have continued to improve their influence globally, as Mamelodi Sundowns are ranked the best team on the continent.

However, some local players have improved the beautiful game despite the fact that African football does not receive the same level of attention obtainable elsewhere.

According to the latest Opta Power Rankings, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa are the best team from the continent, followed by Egyptian side Al Ahly.