World Cup 2026: Elvis Noupoue gives Cameroon representation on football’s biggest stage
Cameroonian referee Elvis Noupoue will represent his country at the 2026 World Cup when he takes up his role in...
African Referees
World Cup 2026: Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed appointed for Germany-Curaçao clash
Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed has been selected to officiate Germany’s opening Group E match against Curaçao at the 2026 World...
World Cup 2026: Egyptian referee Amin Omar earns global recognition after standout performance
Egyptian referee Amin Omar has emerged as one of the most talked-about officials at the 2026 World Cup after overseeing...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan reportedly denied entry to United States
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has reportedly been denied entry to the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup,...
Somali referee Omar Artan faces visa delay ahead of World Cup 2026 seminar
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan remains unable to join preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a prolonged visa...
Kaizer Chiefs include Pitso Mosimane among five-man shortlist for head coach role
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly placed several high-profile coaches on a five-man shortlist as the club intensifies its search for a...
CAF keeps faith in Jean Ndala despite controversy ahead of Champions League final
The Confederation of African Football has decided to maintain referee Jean Ndala as the official for the first leg of...
Tunisia: CS Hammam-Lif vs ES Hammam-Sousse to be officiated by Bacem Belaid
The National Arbitration Directorate has confirmed the list of referees appointed for the 26th and final round of Ligue 2...
Botola Pro: Morocco introduces Body Cam technology for historic Wydad-Raja derby
Morocco will introduce Body Cam technology into the Botola Pro Inwi for the first time during the highly anticipated derby...
CAF faces criticism over decision to keep Olivier Safari in referees role
The continued presence of Olivier Safari as head of the referees committee at Confederation of African Football has triggered growing...
CAF under pressure as Jean-Jacques Ndala appointment for Champions League final draws backlash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is facing mounting criticism after appointing referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate the first leg...
Tunisia: Ligue 1 matchday 26 referees confirmed
Tunisia’s National Directorate of Arbitration has confirmed the refereeing appointments for Matchday 26 of Ligue 1, detailing the officials assigned...
Shocking ban: Egyptian goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy suspended and fined after referee incident
Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has been suspended for four matches and fined by Egyptian Premier League authorities following...
Morocco did not protest referee decision during AFCON final, reports reveal
Morocco did not challenge the referee’s decision during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal before returning to...
Football corruption: Ivorian referee Brou Eba Serges banned for life
An Ivorian referee has been banned for life after being found guilty of corruption, in a case that has prompted...
CAF appoints Egyptian referee for high-stakes USM Alger vs OC Safi clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the appointment of an Egyptian officiating team to oversee the much-anticipated semi-final...
Tunisian Ligue 1: Foreign referees approved for explosive Étoile–Espérance derby
The National Arbitration Directorate has approved a request to appoint foreign referees for the upcoming Tunisian Ligue 1 derby between...
We woke up this morning to the publication of a decision of the CAF Appeal Board on the case between...
Mustapha Ghorbal to officiate, Lahlou Benbraham to serve as VAR in 2026 World Cup
Algerian referees Mustapha Ghorbal and Lahlou Benbraham have been named to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will...
Three Tunisian referees retained for CAF knockout rounds
Three Tunisian match officials have been selected by the Confederation of African Football to take part in preparations for the...