Controversy Hits Botola Pro: Referees Suspended Over Errors.

Controversy Hits Botola Pro: Referees Suspended Over Errors.

International referee Bouchra Karboub has indeed been suspended for 2 matches in the Botola Pro due to a controversial penalty awarded to Union Touarga Sport against FUS Rabat.

This decision was made by the Moroccan National Arbitration Technical Directorate (DTNA) following the third round of the Botola Pro Inwi.

Key Details:

• Suspended Referees:
  • Bouchra Karboub (2 matches)
  • Said El Boujidi (2 matches, VAR referee in the same match)
  • Nabil Benrkia (2 matches, referee in DHJ vs RCA match)

Reason: Errors made during matches, specifically the controversial penalty in Union Touarga Sport vs FUS Rabat for Bouchra Karboub, and failure to use VAR in a crucial decision for Nabil Benrkia.

The penalty was awarded to Union Touarga Sport in the 14th minute and it was scored by Dahmani Younes .The Match was played last week on Friday and the it ended 1-1 in favour of both teams .

Impact: These suspensions aim to maintain the integrity and fairness of the Botola Pro league

Bouchra Karboubi is a trailblazing Moroccan referee who has achieved numerous milestones. She was the first Arab woman to officiate an AFCON match and the first Moroccan woman to referee a Throne Cup final.

Karboubi has showcased her skills at the 2023 Women’s World Cup and the Paris Olympics, earning recognition as the “Best Arab Football Referee” and ranking fifth-best woman referee globally.

She aims to officiate at the 2026 Men’s World Cup and the 2027 Women’s World Cup final.