- Angu Lesley has covered several major football tournaments across Africa.
- UNIFFAC, CAF and FIFA join forces to develop Central African referees
Cameroonian sports journalist Angu Lesley has been appointed Media Officer for the CAF–UNIFFAC FIFA Referees Training Course taking place in Douala, Cameroon.
The four-day programme, running from 1 to 4 October at the Vallée de Princes Hotel, brings together 16 referees and assistant referees from the eight UNIFFAC member nations — Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, DR Congo, Congo, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Jointly organised by the Central African Football Federations’ Union (UNIFFAC) with technical support from both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA, the course focuses on the technical, physical, and psychological preparation of match officials.
Top FIFA Instructors lead the sessions
Among the instructors leading the training are renowned CAF referees Evehe Divine and Noupoue Elvis of Cameroon — both seasoned officials with experience at continental and international tournaments.
The experts will conduct sessions on the Laws of the Game, teamwork, match management, and decision-making, complemented by physical fitness tests and video-based analysis.
CAF’s Referee Development Department says the training is part of wider efforts to maintain consistency and professionalism across African officiating.
A familiar face in UNIFFAC circles
This marks Lesley’s seventh official assignment with UNIFFAC, underscoring his growing role in regional football communication.
He takes on the role just days after serving as Media Officer for the CAF Women’s Champions League UNIFFAC qualifiers in Equatorial Guinea — a tournament that featured the region’s top women’s clubs.
“It’s an honour to be part of another CAF–UNIFFAC initiative aimed at building the next generation of referees,” Lesley told BBC Sport Africa. “Media plays a crucial role in promoting the progress being made in African football.”
UNIFFAC officials say his appointment reflects both his experience and the organisation’s dedication to transparency and professionalism.
“We believe effective media coverage helps showcase the progress of our referees and the investments being made in their growth,” a UNIFFAC representative said. “It ensures that the public understands the value of these programmes and the work being done to strengthen refereeing across Central Africa.”
A regional pathway to FIFA standards
The Douala training is part of the CAF and FIFA Referee Development Programme, designed to harmonise officiating standards across Africa and prepare more referees for elite competitions.
Participants will take part in daily practical sessions, classroom instruction, and performance assessments led by CAF and FIFA instructors. The top-performing officials will be considered for advanced international certification.
UNIFFAC says the initiative is part of its long-term strategy to increase the number of FIFA-accredited referees from Central Africa and elevate the quality of officiating across the subregion.
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