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honeric01 (m)
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I am a young guy seeking a second career in refereing football matches in NigeriaN football league. what do i need to do in other to become a ref.? can someone please advice? its not going to be my first choice career but i would certainly love to be a referee.
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Mustay (m)
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wow. you got guts!
You can make enquiries at the Nigeria Referees' Association; though I don't know where their office is or visit the National Stadium/NFA office.
Except, itz a DIE-HARD passion, I won't advice you to go there if you are trying to make a living out of it.
They face more hazardous risks while refereeing in 'fanatical venues' and their welfare package ain't good.
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honeric01 (m)
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Its not going to be my first career job, just something i want to have as a hobby, i know Nigerian League is a crazy league where they beat up refs with little pay they earn, but my goal is not to make money from the league, its a shame that we can't even boast of having one or two Good referees whistling for Nations cup, Caf champions league, not to talk of world cup and we say we love football and that we are the papa in African football.
so i would love to know if there is any phone numbers or website i can enquire about referees. Not really sure of National stadium in Lagos
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Mustay (m)
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Nat'l stadium would 'widen' your search. And i put that there 'because I don't know where NRA's secretariat is. Or probably you could ask Radio Sports' programmes or Sports Radio. Recently, the NRA sighted CAF's decision to take only 1 Nigeria referee as POLITICAL! Perhaps, u might think abouth that too. I do know we gatz good coaches here. Check NFA's site for a try  Goodluck  |
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honeric01 (m)
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what is the website?
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Mustay (m)
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nigeriainfonet.com/Srchdata4/nfawebsite.htm |
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honeric01 (m)
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Ok thanks bro, i will check through and see what they have for me, but what do you guys think i should watch out for?
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akinsadeez (m)
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u got to fear for your head o.being a ref in nigeria is not a very good idea
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lai-lai (m)
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even though u are not going to be refereeing for the money benefits, u might need to be biased to avoid beatings, even biasedness does not guarantee your safety, other than that, wish u da best, its a nice passion
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honeric01 (m)
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well, i still can't find a website to get information on how to be a ref. the nfa does not even have a website. its obvious. i am just trying to go with my mind, i knowe nothing comes easily especially being a ref in Nigerian league huh, i wonder why i still want to be a ref in Naija, but its just a burning sensation in me.  |
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choco4life (m)
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come see me.
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Mustay (m)
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Or probably you could ask Radio Sports' programmes or Sports Radio.
. . .this would be a good option right now  |
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honeric01 (m)
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cool, i will ask brila fm, its a sport station, thanks guys, but why do you guys think being a ref in Nigeria is an understatement and something that requires only the brave? |
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lai-lai (m)
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if its a burnin sensation in u, pursue it, u might be the next collina
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honeric01 (m)
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i pray my goal is achieved.
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honeric01 (m)
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i think it starts from 20k, but i am not after what they pay ok?  |
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bishoprccg (m)
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hi, its a nice idea u trying to become a referee.
im presently a grade one referee, and i must say ive enjoyed every bit of it.
to become a referee, you must try to locate a local referee society in your area.
there is probably a referee society in your locality.
they normally have their keep fit exercise every weekend in the stadium or sports complex that is convenient.
you must first of all write an application letter to become a member .
some condition need to be met anyway
1.you must have a source of livelihood
2.you must be above 16 years
3.you must have someone to recommend you.
the letter of application should be addressed to the secretary of the referee society in your locality.
the opportunity to meet with different professional, keep fit, have free access to stadias in nigeria and abroad and have a good source of income from officiating matches are some of the numerous benefits one can derive from been a referee.
you start as a referee in training for say 2 yrsthen u sit 4 an exam. after passing d exam, u are promoted to grade 3 after 3 years u sit 4 another exam, if u pass u get promoted to grade 2. after another 3 years u sit 4 another exam, if u scale through u get promoted to grade 1.
at that grade u no longer sit 4 any exam, but go for NRA physical fitness test which is held every yr at the national stadium abuja before the football season begins.
for material for the exams and othe website where u can get tips 4 refereeing u can call me on 08028503527 or 08052790262
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honeric01 (m)
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thanks for the advice, tips and recommendations, wow, i never knew it would be taking 9 years interval to finally become a referee in Nigeria, that's pretty long, but it's okay, its my call and drive and i will chase it with passion,
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