Fans hail Bamlak Tesema as the best referee at AFCON

Addis Ababa, February 3, 2022 (FBC) – Fans hail ‘World Class’ Bamlak Tesema as the best referee at AFCON and claim Premier League officials must learn from the Ethiopian after he overturned two penality decisions following VAR reviews for Senegal in their semi-final win over Burkina Faso.

Addis Ababa, February 3, 2022 (FBC) – Fans have praised referee Bamlak Tessema Weyesa for his officiating during Senegal’s semi-final win over Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Ethiopian overturned two penalty decisions to Senegal after VAR reviews in a dramatic first half. Firstly, Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi collided with Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate in the box. But the shotstopper appeared to get to the ball with a punch and Tessema ruled no penalty after reviewing the collision on the pitchside monitor.

Ten seconds before the break, Edmond Tapsoba was booked for handball and the referee pointed to the spot. However, after another review Tessema overturned the booking and the penalty decision.

Bamlak Tesema Weseya from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 had an incredible game tonight. One of the best referees in Africa. Top guy. 👏🏾 #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/qrtj78NuAp

— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) February 2, 2022

Footballing fans took to Twitter to hail his officiating, praising his decision to overturn the penalty calls.

‘It seems tonight in AFCON we have ourselves a honest referee. Very commendable,’ said one fan.

Bamlak Tessema Weyesa making all the right calls tonight.

He’s definitely making Ethiopians proud🇪🇹🇪🇹#AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/8m5whDohwz

— Yaw Ampofo Jr (@Yaw_Ampofo_) February 2, 2022

Supporters believed that the Premier League’s officials could learn from Tessema, claiming the VAR referees were ‘miles ahead’.

Source: Daily Mail