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CAF Selects Two Nigerian Referees for 2025 U-20 AFCON

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected two Nigerian referees for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees chosen for the tournament. CAF has also appointed 15 assistant referees, 10 VAR officials, and three assessors.

Last week, CAF confirmed Egypt as the new host after Cote d’Ivoire pulled out. The competition is set to take place from April 27 to May 18.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will compete in Group B alongside Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa.


 

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Jamie Redknapp Predicts Mohamed Salah Could Leave Liverpool Next Summer

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Former English footballer, Jamie Redknapp, makes bold suggestion regarding Mohamed Salah to leave the club, Liverpool.

The suggestion came after Liverpool manager Arne Slot criticized the player — a move Redknapp called out following Salah’s benching in the last match.

The former player shared “I don’t necessarily think in January. I just think we have got to let this settle. But I don’t foresee that he will see out the two years of his contract. I think it might be more in the summer.”


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‘We Were Dominant in the Second Half’ — Arteta Breaks Down Arsenal’s Loss to Aston Villa

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Arsenal football manager Mikel Arteta speaks on the team’s defeat against Aston Villa, 2–1, in their match on Saturday.

It can be recalled that Aston Villa scored a goal in the first half, but Arsenal scored back in the second half. After equalizing, Aston Villa scored another goal.

“In the first half we had moments, obviously had the best chance after a foul on Riccy [Calafiori] that Watkins goes through,” Arteta said.

“In the second half we started really well. Scored a goal and we were really dominant.”


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“A Big Test for Arsenal”: Jamie Carragher Speaks Ahead of Villa Clash

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Former Liverpool player, Jamie Carragher, speaks on Arsenal’s next match and claims that their game against Aston Villa will be challenging and described it as a test for the team to see how well they perform.

“Arsenal have looked the best team in the league by a long way so far this season, but Man City are still only five points behind.

There’s a long way to go and Arsenal will need to keep their heads! It could be tested tomorrow against Aston Villa!!”


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