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No Nigerian referees were included in CAF's selection of 94 officials for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. This marks the 19th consecutive year that Nigerian referees will be absent from Africa's premier football tournament, with the last appearance dating back to Emmanuel Imiere in 2006. #
Key Points:
- No Nigerian referees selected for CAF's 94-official AFCON preparatory course.
- This represents the 19th consecutive year of exclusion from the tournament.
- The intensive training camp will focus on fitness and VAR operations in Cairo.
- The last Nigerian referee at AFCON was Emmanuel Imiere in 2006.
- Sources cite inadequate VAR training and limited hands-on experience.
- Nigerian referees face additional credibility issues and domestic criticism.
- NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has promised efforts to address the situation.
Sources: Daily Trust
Tags: CAF, Nigerian Referees, AFCON 2025,
