The Confederation of African Football has explained the consistent snub of Nigerian referees for tournaments, CAF’s Head of Refereeing, Desire Noumandiez Doue, suggested that they were simply not good enough.
Jose Peseiro, coach of the Super Eagles has reacted to reports linking him with the vacant Algeria coaching job.
Moses Armah 'Parker', the bankroller of Medeama, has passionately called on Ghanaian football enthusiasts to rally behind the team as they prepare to face Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League.
After successfully progressing to the group stage of the competition with impressive performances in the preliminary stage, the Ghanaian champions are gearing up for a significant showdown.
Speaking in an interview with Peace FM, Parker stressed the importance of the upcoming match against Al Ahly, framing it as a clash between Ghana and Egypt. He urged Ghanaians to turn out in large numbers at the Baba Yara Stadium on Friday to support Medeama.
"Ghanaians should come and support Medeama; it is Ghana versus Egypt now, that is how the game is," Parker emphasized, underlining the significance of the fixture. He acknowledged the strength of Al Ahly's team, which boasts several players with experience in the Egyptian national team.
Despite the formidable challenge posed by Al Ahly, Parker expressed optimism about Medeama's chances and encouraged fans to contribute to a vibrant atmosphere. "They are all coming here, and if they want good football to watch, this is the time Ghana should come and support so that we thrash them," he declared.
Parker's call to support Medeama reflects the collective spirit of national pride, setting the stage for an exciting and closely watched encounter in the CAF Champions League.
The Ivorian Football Federation has confirmed Emerse Fae as the substantive head coach of the senior national team of Cote D'Ivoire after guiding them to clinch their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title earlier this month.
Ahmad Imtehaz Heerallal from Mauritius has been appointed as the referee for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup match between Dreams FC and Club Africain from Tunisia.
The 41-year-old FIFA referee will be supported by compatriots Ram Babajee (Assistant I), Aswet Teeluck (Assistant II), and Patrice Milazar (Fourth Official). Sanusi Mohammed from Nigeria will serve as the Match Commissioner.
Additional officials for the crucial fixture include Paulo Jorge Pereira Marques from South Africa as Referee Assessor, with Ebou Faye from The Gambia and Okey Sylvanus Sylvanus Obi from Nigeria working as General Coordinator and Security Officer, respectively.
The Baba Yara Sports Stadium will be the venue for this exciting match, scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been honoured with a chieftaincy title in Rivers State on Sunday, February 19, 2024.
