Catch Them Young Referees Angelious Akurugu and Nafizah Jenenuba Dauchebile impressed in the WAFU B African Schools Football Championship after being handed roles in the Boys final.
Angelious Akurugu was handed the role as Centre Referee for the final match involving Cote D’voire and Benin while Nafizah Jenenuba Dauchebile served as the Fourth official.
The two young officials distinguished themselves during the group stage and the semi-finals and ultimately handed the responsibility to officiate the final at the Fenifoot Technical Centre, on Saturday November 23, 2024.
Angelious Akurugu hails from the Upper East while Nafizah Jenenuba Dauchebile comes from the Upper West Football Region.
The Catch Them Young policy was launched in 2020 by President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, with the aim of identifying and training young boys and girls who demonstrate a passion for refereeing.
The policy has seen a lot of progress with a number of first and second batch officials excellently handling matches in the Women Premier League, Division One League and both the men and women FA Cup matches. They are also heavily involved in officiating all matches at the Regional level.
The GFA believes development and recognition of these young referees are essential steps in ensuring the continued growth and excellence of refereeing in Ghana.
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