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Nigerian Referees Omitted from 2025 AFCON, Raises Concerns

10/27/2025

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), noting Nigeria's 19-year absence.
The tournament runs in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
A training camp for officials will be held in Cairo from November 8–13, 2025, focusing on fitness and VAR operations.
Nigerian referees' exclusion raises concerns about officiating standards and reforms at the Nigeria Football Federation.

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), noting Nigeria's 19-year absence.
The tournament runs in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
A training camp for officials will be held in Cairo from November 8–13, 2025, focusing on fitness and VAR operations.
Nigerian referees' exclusion raises concerns about officiating standards and reforms at the Nigeria Football Federation.