Nigeria, April 4 -- After missing out on the officiating team for the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Nigerian referees Aminu Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu have been selected for the upcoming U-20 AFCON tournament in Egypt.

Mr Shuaibu has been named as a match assessor, while his colleague Mr Yakubu has been selected has an assistant referee.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed their inclusion on Thursday, marking Nigeria's return to the CAF refereeing roster after a notable absence in the U-17 AFCON.

Their selection ensures the country's representation among the match officials for the prestigious youth tournament.

Nigeria's West African rivals, Ghana, have also secured a place in the officiati...