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Man Shares Personal History With Referee Daniel Laryea Amid AFCON Backlash

Friend reveals how he knew Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea years before his rise to international football.

Man Speaks Amid AFCON Controversy

A man identified as Shakur Issah Fabio has shared personal details about Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea, amid the intense criticism surrounding his officiating in Nigeriaโ€™s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash against Morocco.

Issah said he decided to speak out as debates continue online over decisions made by Laryea during the highly charged match.

Daniel Laryea Faces Heavy Criticism

Following Nigeriaโ€™s defeat to Morocco in the AFCON semi-final, Daniel Laryea has come under strong criticism from Nigerian fans and football lovers.

Many accused the Ghanaian referee of questionable officiating, triggering heated reactions and discussions across social media platforms.

โ€˜Iโ€™ve Known Him Since 2008โ€™

Issah revealed that he has known Daniel Laryea since 2008, long before the referee rose to continental prominence.

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According to him, Laryea came to KSI and stayed with relatives in a suburb known as Adukrom, where their friendship began.


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Meeting at a Game Centre in Adukrom

Issah explained that he first met Laryea at a game centre located within Saint Paulโ€™s premises in Adukrom, at a time when PlayStation 2 was the most popular gaming console.

Their connection, he said, had nothing to do with football but was built through video gaming.

โ€˜He Was Too Good at Gamesโ€™

Issah described Laryea as extremely skilled at video games, saying many players avoided competing against him because he almost always won.

He recalled how Laryea regularly dominated matches played under the popular โ€œlose and payโ€ rule, discouraging others from challenging him.

โ€œAt times, Daniel would come to the game centre and may not even get the chance to hold a game pad because of how good he was,โ€ Issah said.

A Personal Memory Shared

Issah stressed that game centres at the time were places where friendships were formed briefly, but his memory of Laryea has remained strong over the years.

He described the story as a simple personal reflection from knowing Laryea before fame and controversy.

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