A referee at the African Cup of Nations has caused chaos by flying twice early to end a game, instigating Tunisia's coaches after his team lost to 10-man Mali.
Jenny Sickzave's umpiring on Wednesday also raised the absurd possibility that the match might have to be restarted for the remaining few minutes.
The Zambian official first blew full time in Limbe with Mali after only 85 minutes of the Group F opener, but then realized his mistake and restarted play shortly thereafter.
He then had time to dismiss gardener substitute El Bilal Toure in the 87th minute for a rash challenge.
Yet Sikzave blew full time again, about a minute before 90 minutes, as clocked in the stadium and on TV broadcasts.
There were also several stops in the second half including two VAR checks.
The initial whistle enraged Tunisia coach Mondar Kebayer and other members of his coaching staff.
Kebeyer angrily pointed at his watch and ran to the field to face the referee and the officer was taken off the field by security officers and turned away from the furious Tunisian.
Then there were suggestions that the game would be restarted and officials gathered on the field in Limbe about 30 minutes later and were seen in discussion.
The Mali players also came back on the field and were seen grumbling about the situation.
Some extended their hands and nodded. While the Tunisia players were still in the locker room, they began to warm up.
But the Mali players then started applauding and celebrating the fans and left for a second time.
There was no official word from the Confederation of African Football on any decision made on the game, but it appeared that a 1–0 win for Mali would remain in place.
Ibrahima Kon made the winner for Mali from the penalty spot in three minutes in the second half.
Tunisia was awarded a late penalty for handball and following a video review by referee Sikzave.
Tunisia captain Wahbi Khajri won the penalty, then he took it but his powerful shot was saved by Ibrahim Mouncoro.
Mali remained with 10 men after Touré's red card, although he should not have been around that long due to Sikzawe's opening whistle.