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...
African Referees
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...
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...
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...