FIFA Member Association Courses to Enhance Refereeing Skills

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in collaboration with FIFA is set to host a series of courses for technical and physical fitness instructors, and young talents in refereeing. The programmes, which will take place from June 8th to 19th at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, aim to equip participants with global best practices in refereeing. A total of 80 participants, including 40 technical and physical fitness instructors, will benefit from the programmes led by FIFA instructors and Nigerian experts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The technical and physical fitness instructors' programme will focus on bringing Nigeria's technical and physical fitness instructors up to speed with current trends, tendencies, and ideals.
  • The programme will cover topics such as global best practices, tactical fouls, practical training, and new law changes.
  • FIFA instructors Ali Mohamed Ahmed and Boubaker Hanachi will lead the technical and fitness programmes alongside Nigerian instructors Felicia Okwugba, Peter Edibe, Emmanuel Imiere, and Stella Emoji.
  • The young talents programme will cover topics such as modern refereeing, positioning and reading, fitness test analysis, and penalty area incidents.
  • The Young Talents program will last from June 15th to 19th.
  • A total of 80 participants, including 40 technical and physical fitness instructors, will benefit from the programmes.

Statistics:

  • 40 technical and physical fitness instructors will attend the programme from June 8th to 19th.
  • 40 young talents will participate in the refereeing programme from June 15th to 19th.
  • The programme will be held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
  • 2 FIFA instructors, Ali Mohamed Ahmed and Boubaker Hanachi, will lead the technical and fitness programmes.

Sources:

  • "The annual FIFA Member Association courses for..." (no specific date provided)
  • Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
  • FIFA