By John Essien
The Algeria Football Federation has requested a replay of the 2022 World Cup Play-off return leg against Cameroon, citing officiating errors.
According to the Algeria FA, Gambian referee, Bakary Gassama made an erroneous decision in ruling out Algeria’s first goal.
The North Africans had two goals cancelled by the Gambian referee in the return fixture which took place in Blida, Algeria.
A report by the Algerian Media says FIFA President has announced an investigation into the Algeria-Cameroon match after receiving a report from the German referee in charge of the VAR room.
Cameroon scored late through Karl Toko-Ekambi to book their place in Qatar 2022 on away goal rule.
Similarly, the world soccer governing body is investigating the match between Senegal and Egypt over an alleged racial incident.
Egypt had filed a complaint, claiming their players and officials were racially abused and their team bus attacked prior to the match.
In an encounter that saw the Teranga Lions emerge 3-1 winners on penalties to qualify for the World Cup, Egypt goalkeeper and players had green lasers shone at them by fans during the shootout.
