The business mogul praised Africa’s impressive showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but warned that inconsistent officiating risks overshadowing the tournament after Morocco’s heartbreaking exit.
The chairman of Heirs Holdings and UBA Group Tony Elumelu | Credit: X/@TonyOElumelu
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The chairman of Heirs Holdings and UBA Group Tony Elumelu | Credit: X/@TonyOElumelu
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.
But @FIFAWorldCup needs to improve the standard of refereeing because if poor officiating continues, it will…
— Tony O. Elumelu, CFR (@TonyOElumelu) July 10, 2026
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