NFF Honors 30 Nigerian Referees with FIFA Badges, Including Four Beach Soccer Officials
By Usman A Harande
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decorated 30 Nigerian referees with prestigious FIFA badges, granting them the authority to officiate international matches in 2025.
The honored referees comprise 11 referees, 11 assistant referees, four futsal referees, and four beach soccer referees.
In a ceremony attended by NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Chairman of the NFF Referees Committee Mrs. Faith Irabor, General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, and Head of NFF Refereeing Unit Alhaji Sani Zubairu, the referees were formally presented with their FIFA badges.Notably, four beach soccer referees received their badges, including promising young official Noah Adejoh, who has already made a name for himself in the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL).
The other three beach soccer referees honored were Olawale Adeolu Fawole, Olayinka Olajide, and Ahmad Rabiu.This achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigerian referees, demonstrating their growing reputation and competence on the international stage.
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