Nigeria Football Federation confirms 30 referees for international duty in 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that 30 referees will receive their FIFA badges, officially certifying them to officiate...
African Referees
Zambia hosts historic VAR training workshop for referees
A landmark video assistant referee (VAR) training programme has commenced in Zambia, marking a significant step in the country’s football...
Switzerland-born Nigerian defender Manuel Akanji unavailable for Manchester City’s return clash against Real Madrid
Switzerland-born Nigerian defender Manuel Akanji has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real...
Tunisia appoints former Algerian referee Djamel Haimoudi as head of officiating
Former Algerian international referee Djamel Haimoudi has been named the general supervisor of refereeing in Tunisia, the Tunisian Football Federation...
Malian officials to oversee crucial CAF Champions League Group C clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of Malian referees, led by Boubou Traoré, to officiate the...
Pierre Ghislain to officiate key CAF Champions League clash between Djoliba AC and ES Tunis
Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the highly anticipated CAF...
Egyptian referee assigned for CS Constantine vs. CS Sfaxien Confederation Cup clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Egyptian referee Mohamed Amine Omar to officiate the crucial group-stage match between...
Two Senegalese referees selected for 2025 CHAN tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of referees for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), and...
Controversy surrounds referee Lotfi Boukouassa after goal disallowed in Chabab Constantine-Nedjm Magra match
The Chabab Constantine-Nedjm Magra clash, which ended in a goalless draw, has ignited heated debate, overshadowing another major result—Chabab Belouizdad’s...
Referees announced for 2024 Arab Gulf Cup: African and European officials to feature
The refereeing lineup for the 26th edition of the Arab Gulf Cup has been unveiled, showcasing a diverse selection of...
Mustapha Ghorbal to officiate Zamalek vs. Al Masry CAF Cup clash
The CAF Confederation Cup group stages continue this Sunday with a highly anticipated Egyptian derby between Zamalek SC and Al...
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi criticizes refereeing after Polokwane defeat
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has voiced his frustration with referee Eugene Mdluli following his team’s 2-0 loss to...
Nigerian referees appointed for CAF Confederation Cup match between Black Bulls and Al Masry
The upcoming CAF Confederation Cup match between Mozambique’s Black Bulls and Egypt’s Al Masry will be officiated by experienced Nigerian...
Cameroonian referees disappointed with Fecafoot ahead of new Elite One season
As Cameroon’s Elite One championship prepares to resume after a seven-month suspension, tensions have surfaced between the Cameroon Football Federation...
CAF announces referee team for Black Bulls vs. Al Masry Confederation Cup match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the refereeing team for the Group D second-round fixture between Al Masry...
FIFA announces Referee training courses for 2026 World Cup, three Egyptians selected
FIFA has confirmed the upcoming training courses for referees in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, with three Egyptian officials...
CAF to review Referee decisions after Al-Ahly’s win over Stade d’Abidjan
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has initiated an urgent review of the officiating crew following errors made during the...
Sultani appointed referee for high-stakes clash between Mouloudia Alger and ES Sétif
The Professional Football League has announced the list of referees for the 11th round of the professional championship, scheduled to...
Mouloudia Algiers seeks red card reversal for Zougrana ahead of CRB clash
Mouloudia Algiers has formally appealed to the football authorities to overturn Mohamed Zougrana’s recent red card, arguing that the player...
Experienced referee Djindo Louis Houngnandandé to officiate Cape Verde vs Egypt AFCON 2025 qualifier
Cape Verde will host Egypt in a crucial Group C clash on November 15 as part of the fifth round...