Five Nigerian officials given CAF Women’s Champions League duties

NFF’s Acting Director of Competitions, Ruth David, has been named as one of the match commissioners of the CAF Women’s Champions League.

She will play a key role in the organisation of the qualifying tournament for the inaugural edition of the continental competition.

The qualifying tournament will be held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 15 July to 30 July.

David will be joined by fellow Nigerians Felicia Okwugba (who will serve as technical instructor), Yemisi Akintoye (referee), Friday Mfon (assistant referee) and Promise Uwaeme (information technology).

Nigeria’s Rivers Angels (winners of the Super 6 tournament held in Ijebu-Ode) and five other West African teams will participate in the Abidjan tournament with the aim of qualifying for the first-ever Women’s Champions League on the continent.

The other teams are Association Sportive de la Police de Niamey (Niger Republic), Onze Sours de Gagnoa (Cote d’Ivoire), Hasaacas Ladies Football Club (Ghana); Amis du Monde Football Club (Togo) and Union Sportive Forces Armees (Burkina Faso).

The inaugural edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League will be held in Egypt later this year.