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*Kenya's Coach Criticises Referee, Calls Out Warriors' "Negative" Tactics* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?rr Kenya national team coach Engin Firat has criticised Senegalese referee Adalbert Diouf, who officiated their 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Group J match against Zimbabwe on Friday. The match, hosted at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, ended in a 0-0 draw. ---------- itel A70 256GB $99USD WhatsApp: https://wa.me/+263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 ---------- In his post-match comments, Firat claimed that the referee should have issued red cards to Warriors forward Khama Billiat and defender Gerald Takwara for dangerous play. He also accused Zimbabwe of adopting a negative style of football, saying the Warriors were “only defending and not playing.” Takwara received only a yellow card for a crude challenge on Amos Nondi in the 66th minute, while Billiat, who was booked in the 23rd minute, avoided a second caution later in the match. Firat further criticised the referee for failing to award Kenya a penalty after Austin Odhiambo fell inside the Warriors’ penalty area. He told reporters (via Soccer24): > The referee should not help a team on the pitch. There were so many situations where I had no idea what he was seeing. Takwara should have been shown a red card for a dangerous foul in the second half. > Billiat should have been sent off for a second bookable offence. Austin was fouled in the box, yet nothing was given. Why is it always us? > It was not okay what happened today (Friday). I am not happy with the referee. To improve football, the referee should not side with teams that are only defending and not playing. More: Pindula News _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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