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FIFA Member Association Referees' course ends in Abuja

Posted : 04 July 2024

A five-day, comprehensive training program for Nigeria’s intermediate referees will conclude with a closing ceremony scheduled at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday.


Classroom sessions for the 40 participants have included group discussions on penalty-area incidents, tactical fouls, recovery strategy, offside, handball, and the challenges faced by referees. The course began on Monday with a fitness test for all referees, followed by clarification of the course objectives and a video presentation on modern refereeing.


There have also been on-field sessions with players and mini-matches to prepare the intermediate officials for advancement to elite level.


Friday morning featured the final practical training session and a presentation on new match preparation concepts, followed by the closing ceremony starting at 2:30 pm.


The overall objectives of the course include identifying, harnessing, and nurturing refereeing potential among participants, establishing sustainable development through the Young Talent Program, forming a cadre of talented young referees for national and international programs, and ensuring ongoing growth and development of refereeing in Nigeria.


The program has been overseen by two FIFA instructors: former FIFA referee Felix Tangawarima from Zimbabwe (FIFA Senior Technical Instructor and COSAFA VAR Project Manager) and Mark Mzengo from Malawi (FIFA Fitness Instructor).


On Sunday, July 7th, another five-day course will commence for Nigeria’s elite referees at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. This course, involving 40 participants, aims to enhance Nigeria’s top referees' skills and capabilities.

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