Zimbabwe Warriors midfielder Marshall Munetsi who was the team’s stand in captain in the absence of Marvelous Nakamba, has criticized the referee’s decisions in their 3-1 defeat to Kenya in the Four Nations tournament final yesterday in Malawi.
Munetsi believes some of the referee’s decisions were ‘unfair’ and could “tarnish the image of African football”.
His sentiments come after two red cards were issued to Teenage Hadebe and coach Norman Mapeza.
On the other side, Kenya also finished the match with 10-men after a red card.
Hadebe was sent for an early shower in the 57th minute after receiving a second yellow card while Mapeza was sent to the stands for dissent.
Reacting to the red cards, the Stade Reims midfielder said:
“We could have done better, we have things to learn. Unfortunately there were incidents that happened in the field of play with the referees.”
Munetsi called for improvement in officiating, stating: “Such incidents tarnish our image as a continent, we need to change and move forward,” the 26-year-old added.
The former Orlando Pirates midfielder believes ‘poor officiating’ significantly impacted the Warriors’ performance.
Despite taking an early lead through a Kenyan own goal, the Warriors failed to hold on to the lead.
They conceded three goals that saw the Harambee Stars being crowned champions of the Four Nations tournament after coming from behind.
True Dat broooo
Tazviona,asi Coach akadhakwa,Hasha ndedzeyi kuna Mapeza, better kutamba musina Coach munohwina futy
Biggest failure coach nxaa dhemeti ngaasiye mbanje
Mapeza dako rine shena haro
Ur team failed just like Zanu so leave ref alone
Zakes Sithole ccc lost cause of referee too , they must feel our pain
I had always asked myself why Munitsi is still playing for that French team. Yesterday I was left with answered
Keepwell Zuzumbe Is he still good?
Given Mabhena Mandla Hayibo yikho le Olando yamukhipha uyazivoxela. He is just an average player
Keepwell Zuzumbe newspaper player
No he mst criticize the coach useless coach
Joji Nyamutsona Honestly I dn see the reason of playing kadewere 180mins
Richmond Nyabs Nyaruwa poor coach m’y bro
Joji Nyamutsona seems ane vanhu vake vaanoti mauntouchables
Richmond Nyabs Nyaruwa yes hé IS bias
Joji Nyamutsona where was he wen we conceded 3 goals
Go Warriors Go,
Tidzikamirei apa..ko kadewere hamusi kumuona kuti ipassenger
Yet he failed to deliver
I had always asked myself why Munitsi is still playing for that French team. Yesterday I was left answered
Keepwell Zuzumbe Is he still good?
Given Mabhena Mandla Hayibo yikho le Olando yamukhipha uyazivoxela. He is just an average player
Keepwell Zuzumbe newspaper player
Haaa Nakamba huya uite captain zvese na coach 😂