World Cup: FIFA must improve officiating standards, says Elumelu

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has called on FIFA to enhance the quality of officiating at the ongoing World Cup. He cautioned that substandard refereeing could jeopardize the integrity of the competition.

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Well done to all the African countries that represented our continent at the World Cup. You made Africa proud and showed the world what African football is capable of.

Elumelu took to his verified X account to commend the African teams that represented the continent. He stated that these teams had successfully demonstrated the caliber of African football on the international stage. "Well done to all the African countries that represented our continent at the World Cup. You made Africa proud and showed the world what African football is capable of," he wrote.

While acknowledging the strong performances of the African sides, Elumelu urged FIFA to address growing concerns regarding the standard of refereeing. "But @FIFAWorldCup needs to improve the standard of refereeing because if poor officiating continues, it will damage the game," he warned.

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But @FIFAWorldCup needs to improve the standard of refereeing because if poor officiating continues, it will damage the game.

He reiterated his congratulations to all participating African nations, emphasizing their achievements. The businessman's call highlights a sentiment that improved officiating is crucial for maintaining fair play and the overall credibility of the sport's premier tournament.

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Congratulations once again to every African team.