Two Referees who are members of the Nigeria Football Referees’ Association, NFRA, have crossed the initial hurdles to be part of the main session of AFCON Futsal Pre Tournament Courses in Morocco. 

FIFA Futsal soccer Referees; badged Ojeleye John Tope and Bello Alhassan Zuru invited by CAF for the pre tournament preparations have passed medicals and fitness tests for the class room and field work sessions. 

The NFRA, proud to be associated with the positive exploits of Nigeria’s international referees in recent times, expressed happiness over the successes. 

Acting President of the NFRA, Sir Kelechi Mejuobi described the feat as one of the  outcome of intensive training and series of rigorous assessments which earned the country’s ambassadors a place in the elite futsal referees cadre to earn selection from CAF for officiating in the continent’s prestigious futsal tournament in Morocco. 

Judging from the output of the referees, Sir. Mejuobi described the achievement as a reflection of their dedication, discipline, commitment to excellence and determination to represent Nigeria with honour  on the continental stage.

On behalf of the NFRA the Acting President wishes them the best of luck and journey mercies back home.