By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigerian referees, Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu will be part of the officiating team at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports.
Shuaibu and Yakubu are among the 14 referees that will officiate at the tournament.
Prompt News recalls that Nigerian officials were omitted from the list referees for the ongoing 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.
15 assistant referees, 10 video assistant referees, VAR, and three assessors will also be at the tournament.
Egypt was announced new host of the 2025 U-20 AFCON last week following Cote d’Ivoire’s withdrawal.
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are drawn in Group B with Egypt, Morocco and South Africa.
The competition will run from Sunday, 27 April to Sunday, 18 May.
