U20 AFCON: Two Nigerian Officials Named In Referees List

U20 AFCON: Two Nigerian Officials Named In Referees List

Sampson Adedeji

After missing out on the officiating team for the ongoing U17 African Cup of Nations in Morocco, two Nigerian referees have been included in the list for the upcoming U20 AFCON, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the official list on Thursday, confirming that Nigerian referees Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu have been selected.

The list comprises 14 centre referees, 15 assistant referees, 10 Video Assistant Referees (VAR), 1 CAF committee member, and 3 assessors.

Additionally, it includes 6 instructors, 5 CAF staff members, and 3 IT support and VAR technicians.

The U20 AFCON tournament is set to take place in Egypt and will kick off on April 26, 2025.