The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the list of referees and assistant referees for the upcoming WAFU Zone B Cup of Nations in Accra 2024, comprising seven officials in each category.

Notably, two Ghanaian FIFA Referees have been included in the lineup: Abdul Lateef Adaari as the Centre Referee and Emmanuel Dolagbanu as the Assistant Referee.

Abdul Lateef Adaari, aged 36, boasts nine years on the FIFA list and serves as a teacher when not officiating matches. He brings a wealth of experience, having officiated in various CAF competitions and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Emmanuel Dolagbanu, aged 34, earned his FIFA referee status in 2020 and is actively involved in officiating Ghana Premier League matches, alongside CAF and FIFA-sanctioned competitions such as the CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Dolagbanu previously served as an Assistant Referee during the recent African Games in Accra.

The WAFU Zone B U-17 Cup of Nations is set to take place at the University of Ghana Stadium from May 15 to 29, 2024.

Participating teams include reigning champions Nigeria, host Ghana, as well as Cote D’Ivoire, Benin, Niger, Togo, and Burkina Faso, all competing for the title and a chance to qualify for the next edition of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.