Tag: Nigerian referees
Where are Nigerian referees?
The poor recognition of Nigerian referees at the international level, is hugely bothershome. Reversing this trend is not impossible. But…
AFCON 2025: Again, CAF snubs Nigerian referees, releases full officiating list
The absence of Nigerians on the officiating list may spark conversations within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) about the need…
46 referees to write promotional exam in Jigawa
No fewer than 46 referees, including 26 amateurs from Jigawa would participate in the National Referees Association (NRA) promotion examination…
FIFA approves elite programme for 230 Nigerian officials
Taiwo Adelu World football governing body, FIFA, has approved another elite programme for Nigeria. This approval came after the body…
2 Nigerian Refs Get All Africa Games Assignment
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has invited two Nigerian referees to officiate at the football tournaments of the 11th…
Nigerian Refs’ Poor Rating Worries Maigari
Taiwo Adelu The poor rating of Nigerian referees in world football has become a source of worry for the President…
2014 World Cup: FIFA Snubs Nigerian Referees
Taiwo Adelu FIFA has again shunned referees from Nigeria as it named match officials for the Brazil 2014 World Cup…
NPFL: Poor Officiating In Nigeria League
Poor officiating is one of the problems confronting the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League. Despite relatively good pitches and live…
AFCON: CAF Snubs Nigerian Referees
Confederation of Africa Football, CAF, has again snubbed Nigerian referees, as the body did not name any of them in…