2019 Women's WAFU: Two Ghanaian Referees To Officiates Turnament

Two Ghanaian FIFA referees Juliet Appiah and Doris Ntiful have been named as part of officials to handle matches at this year's West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B Tournament, which starts on Wednesday, May 8 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

The two referees on Tuesday, May 7 joined their counterparts from other African countries for training at the Robert Champroux Stadium, where the opening match between the hosts Cote d’Ivoire and Togo will take place.

The Black Queens of Ghana, who are the defending champions, are hoping to retain the title at the end of the eight-nation tournament.

Ghana are drawn in Group A alongside Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Togo.

Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are drawn in Group B.

Referee Joyce Appiah after training at the Robert Champroux Stadium