Two Nigerian Referees Appointed For WAFU-B U-20 Tournament

Two Nigerian Referees Appointed For WAFU-B U-20 Tournament

Sampson Adedeji

Nigerian referees Salisu Basheer and Abdul Majeed Usman have been named among the officials for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys’ Cup, scheduled to hold in Ghana from July 10 to 23, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The duo were selected by the West African Football Union (WAFU), alongside 12 other officials, bringing the total number of match officials to 14.

The list features seven referees and seven assistant referees, with each of the participating countries contributing two officials to promote fairness and inclusivity.

The selected officials are:

Benin Republic: Ahomlanto Dedjinnanchi Tanislas, Kouton Gbemassiandan

Burkina Faso: Nikiema Jacqueline, Traore Daouda

Ivory Coast: Soro Tuonifere, Bamba Kalilou 

Ghana: Bless Yao Selorm, Patricia Kyeraa

Niger: Ali Moussa Mohamed, Ali Hamidou 

Togo: Senyo Kossi, Agbedanou Abra Sitsofe

Nigeria: Salisu Basheer, Abdul Majeed Usman 

The competition will bring together top young football talents from the region, with experienced match officials ensuring fair play throughout the tournament.