Kano Pillars U19 official assaults referee after match against Kwara United U19
A disturbing incident unfolded in Nigerian football when an official from Kano Pillars U19 reportedly assaulted a referee following their...
African Referees
CAF Champions League: Referees announced for Espérance de Tunis vs. Mamelodi Sundowns quarter-final clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the match officials for the second-leg quarter-final encounter between Espérance Sportive de...
No Senegalese referees selected for U20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the official list of 56 referees selected to officiate at the U20...
Burundian referee Pacifique Ndabihawenimana to officiate ASEC Mimosas vs RS Berkane CAF Cup quarter-final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the officiating team for the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg between...
Nigerien officials to oversee Liberia vs. Sao Tome and Principe in 2026 World Cup qualifier
FIFA has appointed a Nigerien officiating team to oversee the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier between Liberia and Sao Tome...
Issa Sy to officiate CAF Champions League quarter-final between ES Tunis and Mamelodi Sundowns
Senegalese referee Issa Sy has been appointed to officiate the CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg between ES Tunis and...
Dahane Beida to officiate CAF Champions League quarter-final between Al Ahly and Al Hilal
Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the first leg of...
Three Algerian referees selected for U17 AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named three Algerian referees among the officials selected for the final phase of...
WAFU B hosts VAR training for technicians in Bingerville
The Union of West African Football Federations (UFOA) Zone B is set to enhance refereeing standards with an intensive training...
US Ben Guerdane calls for investigation into refereeing decisions
US Ben Guerdane has formally expressed dissatisfaction with recent refereeing decisions, claiming that officiating errors have negatively affected the club’s...
Moroccan official Javed Jalal to referee Rwanda vs Nigeria World Cup qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan referee Javed Jalal to officiate the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying...
Egypt Cup clash: Abdelaziz El Sayed to officiate Zamalek SC vs. Modern Future FC
Egyptian referee Abdelaziz El Sayed has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated Egypt Cup Round of 16 match between...
Oscar Ruiz outlines plan to improve Egyptian refereeing standards
Egyptian football is set for significant changes in its refereeing system, with newly appointed referees’ committee chairman Oscar Ruiz pledging...
Nidhal Letaief to officiate ES Sahel vs. ES Zarzis in Tunisian Ligue 1 matchweek 24
The National Directorate of Arbitration (DNA) has announced the list of referees appointed for the 24th round of Tunisia’s Ligue...
Senegalese referees appointed for Madagascar vs Ghana World Cup qualifier
FIFA has appointed a team of Senegalese referees to officiate the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Madagascar and...
Tunisian referee Mehrez Melki to officiate Gabon vs Seychelles in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Tunisian referee Mehrez Melki has been appointed to officiate the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier between Gabon and Seychelles, scheduled...
Senegalese referee Sy Issa appointed for Madagascar vs Ghana World Cup qualifier
Senegalese referee Sy Issa has been selected to officiate the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Madagascar and Ghana,...
Egyptian referee crew appointed for Togo vs. Mauritania World Cup qualifier
Referee crew led by Amin Omar has been appointed to officiate the World Cup qualifying match between Togo and Mauritania,...
FIFA confirms referees for Algeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Botswana and Mozambique
FIFA has officially designated the referees who will oversee Algeria’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Botswana and Mozambique,...
Cameroon owes Rigobert Song eight months’ salary amid coaching dispute
Cameroon is once again entangled in a financial dispute with a former national team coach, as Rigobert Song remains unpaid...