From AFCON To World Cup: The Long Exile Of Nigerian Match Officials
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE FOR the 19th consecutive year, Nigeria had no referee or assistant referee at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a statistic that has become both glaring and troubling for Africa’s most populous football nation. At AFCON 2025, described by many as one of the most spectacular editions in history, […]
