The Nigeria Football Federation has decorated 29 referees with FIFA badges and urged them to be upright in the discharge of their duties.
The NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, stated this on Wednesday at the 2023 FIFA badging Ceremony at the Conference Hall of the Goal Project, Abuja.
“They must ensure they do their jobs according to the laid down rules and represent Nigeria well because to whom much is given much is expected. The NFF boss added, “We also ensure that we call them before every match to remind them of the need to do what is right, bearing in mind that Nigeria is a very big country.“The era where our teams will qualify for continental competitions and get eliminated in the first round must be a thing of the past.The NFF president said the Federation is happy with the performances of Nigeria both at international and domestic scenes, warranting their welfare to become an issue of concern.
Azeez urged the referees to make use of the chances accorded them to reach the peak of their International careers before retirement.News Agency of Nigeria
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