The path to FIFA status has become that much clearer for OFC referees with the introduction of new badges for the region. At the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifier in Tonga, a new system has been put in place highlighting the referee development pathway with OFC. The badges are …
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Dahane Beida from Mauritania will be the centre referee for the final of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, set to be played in Abidjan on Sunday. The highly anticipated final will see hosts Cote d’Ivoire face off against …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that Ma Ning from China will take charge of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final on Saturday, which will be staged at the iconic Lusail Stadium. Ma will become the first match official from China to oversee an AFC Asian Cup Final …
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This past month the CONCACAF Refereeing Department completed a series of important development initiatives in Toluca, Mexico. There were four development initiatives in total: CONCACAF First Year FIFA Referees Seminar, CONCACAF Instructor Academy Introductory Course, CONCACAF Referee Academy Introductory Course and the CONCACAF Refereeing Winter Seminar. The second edition of …
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It’s a significant milestone for Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) with eight referees receiving their FIFA accreditation for 2024, in a ceremony held last week. The group includes two centre referees, three assistant referees, two futsal referees and a beach soccer referee. Among the list of referees, presented by FIFA, …
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The AFC strongly condemns any type of unruly and aggressive behaviour and takes a zero-tolerance stance against such actions. We believe in fostering an environment where journalists can engage in their important work of covering Asian football with professionalism and mutual respect. The AFC is deeply disappointed by the actions …
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From over 75 years of the JSA League to the little kids playing in the rural areas and Kolhan Leagues, Jharkhand comes with a rich history of football. Jamshedpur FC along with Big Basket, we will uncover some beautiful stories on Jamshedpur Football Now. Today is the story of Jharkhand’s …
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Two referees from Oceania have been given the opportunity to attend Argentina Football Association’s Pre-season Camp for Professional Referees at the National Training Centre, “Lionel Messi” in Buenos Aires, and also in Mar del Plata. OFC Elite Referees Ben Aukwai from the Solomon Islands and New Zealand’s Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh were …
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The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 match officials took part in an Integrity Briefing where they were briefed on possibilities of match manipulation ahead of the opening game of the tournament. A total of 68 referees, assistant referees, and video referees were briefed on the topic …
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The AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa greeted the largest-ever cast of match officials appointed to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 and offered them his encouragement and support on the eve of the Continental showpiece, emphasising the importance of their contributions. Shaikh Salman met the 73 officials …
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