Nigerian referees will begin special training on VAR after 18-year absence at international tournaments.
The absence of Nigerian referees at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast has sparked considerable conversation.
No Nigerian referee has taken the center stage at the AFCON since 2006.
Desire Noumandiez Doue, the Head of Refereeing at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), pointed to performance issues as the core reason Nigerian referees were sidelined, emphasizing the necessity for them to elevate their game to align with CAF’s expectations.
Funke Akindele’s “A Tribe Called Judah” Rakes in ₦1.4 Billion at Nigerian Box Office
Funke Akindele’s comedy-drama, A Tribe Called Judah has reportedly grossed ₦1.4 billion so far at the Nigerian box office.
According to a report released earlier today, February 19, 2024, by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, the movie recorded ₦6 million between February 9 to 15, 2024, which brings its gross total to ₦1,401billion.
A Tribe Called Judah is currently in its 10th week at the Nigerian cinemas, following its debut on December 15, 2023.
The feature-length movie has also recorded ₦144 million at the UK cinemas.
However, the Akindele all-star film has lost its spot as the most-watched Nigerian movie at the cinemas, as The Silent Intruder takes the lead.This is followed by Deyemi Okanlawon’s movie All’s Fair In Love which was released on Valentine’s Day, and then Meeting Funmi’s Parents’ which features Omowunmi Dada and Timini Egbuson.
