In a recent announcement, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the list of 32 referees and 33 assistant referees selected to participate in the upcoming AFCON preparation course.
Surprisingly, no Nigerian officials were included in this esteemed group.
Several African nations, including Chad, Rwanda, Ghana, Mauritius, Kenya, Comoros, and Sao Tome, will be represented by their referees and assistant referees.
Regrettably, Nigeria will not be sending any representatives to this crucial event.
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CAF’s decision to exclude Nigerian officials raises questions about the country’s standing in African football officiating. As the countdown to AFCON begins, this development highlights the need for Nigeria to invest in the development and training of its referees to ensure a stronger presence in future tournaments.
