{"id":24271,"date":"2025-10-06T19:23:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T19:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=24271"},"modified":"2025-10-06T19:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T19:23:14","slug":"ngwa-blaise-returns-to-action-in-caf-champions-league-tie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/ngwa-blaise-returns-to-action-in-caf-champions-league-tie\/","title":{"rendered":"Ngwa Blaise Returns to Action in CAF Champions League Tie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Angu Lesley\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Cameroonian referee Ngwa Blaise Yuven makes a comeback in CAF Champions League action<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\n<strong><em>He has previously officiated at every major African tournament, from youth to senior level<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cameroonian referee Ngwa Blaise Yuven has made a successful return to continental football, taking charge of Pyramids FC\u2019s CAF Champions League 3-0 win against APR FC last Sunday in Cairo, culminating in a 5-0 aggregate score.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goals from Mostafa Abdel Raouf \u201cZico,\u201d Ahmed Atef \u201cQatta,\u201d and Mohamed Hamdy sealed a comfortable night for the reigning African champions, who were rarely troubled by the visitors at the Air Defense Stadium.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Commanding the Game<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blaise, who is widely regarded as one of Africa\u2019s top referees, oversaw the game alongside compatriots Elvis Noupoue and Abdel Mefire Abdou.<\/p>\n<p>But while the home side\u2019s performance caught the eye, the evening also marked a significant milestone for the Cameroonian official \u2014 his first CAF Interclub assignment in over a year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Return After a Difficult Spell<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blaise had been out of international duty for more than 12 months following administrative challenges within the Cameroonian Football Federation.<\/p>\n<p>His return has been welcomed by observers across the continent, who view it as a positive sign for African refereeing standards.<\/p>\n<p>A top Refereeing personnel told kick442.com that Blaise\u2019s reappearance \u201cunderscores the importance of experience and professionalism at the highest level of African football\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Experience at the Top Level<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 43-year-old has an impressive r\u00e9sum\u00e9, having officiated at the Under-17 and Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, the Senior AFCON, the African Nations Championship (CHAN), the CAF Champions League, World Cup qualifiers, and the Cameroon Cup final.<\/p>\n<p>His assured performance in Cairo is expected to open the door for further appointments in both CAF and FIFA competitions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>A Welcome Return<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For many across the continent, Blaise\u2019s comeback represents a small but important boost for the image of African refereeing.<\/p>\n<p>If his form continues, fans may soon see him handling some of the biggest fixtures in African football once again.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Copyright\u00a92025 kick442.com-Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All rights reserved. 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