U-20 AFCON: Two Nigerian Referees Named to Officiate

🎥 Nigeria’s Role in the 2025 U-20 AFCON.

🇪🇬 Egypt Hosts, Nigeria Shines at U-20 AFCON.

⚖️ Nigerian Referees Lead at U-20 AFCON 2025.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has chosen two Nigerian referees to officiate at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees selected for the tournament.

Their selection highlights Nigeria’s growing reputation in African football refereeing. 🇳🇬

This is a great honor for Nigerian football and shows that CAF trusts these referees to ensure fair play in this important competition. ⚖️

👨‍⚖️ CAF’s Match Officials for 2025 U-20 AFCON

CAF has picked a team of experienced match officials for the 2025 U-20 AFCON, including:

🔹 14 referees, including Nigeria’s Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu.

🔹 15 assistant referees, who will help with decisions on the field.

🔹 10 Video Assistant Referees (VAR) 🎥, to check and correct errors in important moments.

🔹 3 assessors, who will observe and rate referees’ performances.

The inclusion of Nigerian referees is a big achievement and a sign of the country’s growing influence in African football. 🌍

🇪🇬 Egypt to Host 2025 U-20 AFCON

📍 Change of Host Country

After Cote d’Ivoire withdrew, CAF announced that Egypt would host the 2025 U-20 AFCON. 🇪🇬

Egypt has a long history in football and has modern stadiums, making it a great place to hold the tournament.

Fans can expect a well-organized and exciting competition. 🎉

📅 Tournament Dates and Expectations

The 2025 U-20 AFCON will take place from:

📅 Sunday, April 27 to Sunday, May 18, 2025 🏆

The competition will bring together the best young players in Africa, promising thrilling matches and exciting performances. 🔥

🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in Group B

⚔️ Tough Opponents Ahead

The Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U-20 national team, have been placed in Group B. They will compete against:

🇪🇬 Egypt (Host Nation)

🇲🇦 Morocco

🇿🇦 South Africa

This is a tough group, as all four teams are strong. 💪

To move forward in the tournament, the Flying Eagles must play with skill, teamwork, and determination. ⚡

Also Read: U-20 AFCON: How We Defeated Flying Eagles – Senegal’s Captain

📌 Why This Matters for Nigeria

🎖️ A Big Achievement for Nigerian Referees

The selection of Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu as referees for the 2025 U-20 AFCON is a proud moment for Nigerian football. 🇳🇬

Their selection shows:

✅ CAF’s trust in Nigerian referees at a high level.

✅ Improvement in Nigerian refereeing standards, encouraging new referees.

✅ More opportunities for Nigeria in top African competitions, proving its importance in football officiating. 🌍

🔥 Flying Eagles’ Goal to Win

While the referees will officiate, the Flying Eagles will aim to win the tournament. 🏆 A good performance at U-20 AFCON 2025 could:

1. 🚀 Help young Nigerian players gain international attention.

2. 💪 Strengthen Nigeria’s reputation in youth football.

3. 📢 Give players a chance to sign with big football clubs. 🌎

🔚 Conclusion

As the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations approaches, excitement is growing in Nigeria. 🎉

The country will be represented both on the field by the Flying Eagles 🦅 and on the sidelines by its referees 👨‍⚖️.

Fans are eager to see Nigeria perform well in both officiating and playing. ⚽

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