Ghanaian assistant referee Theophilus Akugre has been appointed to officiate at the 2026 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship in Ivory Coast.The tournament will be held from July 26 to August 10 and will feature some of West Africa’s top young footballers competing for places at the 2027 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.Theophilus Akugre’s selection is another milestone in his refereeing career, following a series of consistent performances in both domestic and international competitions.His appointment underlines the confidence the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B has in his ability to officiate at major regional tournaments.The WAFU Zone B U20 Championship serves as the qualifying competition for the 2027 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, making it one of the most important youth tournaments in the region.Akugre will join a select group of officials tasked with overseeing matches involving some of West Africa’s brightest emerging talents as they compete for continental qualification.His appointment is also seen as another encouraging development for Ghanaian refereeing and highlights the growing recognition of the country’s match officials on the international stage.
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