Tony Elumelu has called on FIFA to raise refereeing standards at the World Cup, cautioning that sloppy officiating threatens to damage football's credibility. The businessman and philanthropist shared his concerns on his verified X account on Friday, warning that poor decisions from match officials could erode the sport's integrity.
Elumelu praised African nations competing at the tournament for flying the continent's flag with distinction. "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.
But the Heirs Holdings chairman struck a firmer tone when addressing officiating issues. "But @FIFAWorldCup needs to improve the standard of refereeing because if poor officiating continues, it will damage the game," he stated.
The philanthropist acknowledged Africa's strong showing at the tournament, noting that the continent's teams demonstrated growing quality on the global stage. He rounded out his message by offering fresh congratulations to every African side that participated.
