Nigerian referee shines in WAFU CUP

By Kelechi Mejuobi, National Publicity Secretary, NRA

Nigerian referee shines in WAFU CUP, appointed for final.
ISA USMAN of the Katsina State Referees Council who was appointed to officiate in the sub regional tournament, the WAFU CUP has given an impressive outing leading to his appointment for the final match Today. Usman was in the Senegal vs Liberia where the former advanced through penalties.  

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