Ekun Folashade, the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) referee, has taken to her social media page to express her joy and gratitude for yet another significant accomplishment in her refereeing career.
Empowering Women Referees: Ekun Folashade’s FIFA Course Success
Just one year into her journey in the NPL, Folashade has already made remarkable strides and continues to forge a path of success.
The female referee recently completed a prestigious training course organized by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The course, specifically designed for women referees, aimed to enhance their knowledge and skills in officiating matches at the highest level.
In a heartfelt message shared on her Twitter account, Folashade expressed her delight and extended her gratitude to FIFA, the NFF, and the Nigeria Referee Association (NRA) for providing her with such a rare and prestigious opportunity to grow and excel in her officiating career.
“This is another big achievement, addition, and magical plus to my career, and I want to appreciate FIFA, NFF, and the Nigeria Referee Association (NRA) for providing such a rare and prestigious opportunity for me in enhancing the knowledge of officiating in me,” Folashade tweeted.
Her dedication and commitment to her craft have undoubtedly paid off as she was presented with a Certificate of Attendance for her participation in the highly acclaimed training program.
This is another big achievement, addition and magical plus to my career, and I want to appreciate FIFA, NFF and the Nigeria Referee Association (NRA) for providing such rare and prestigious opportunity for me in enhancing the knowledge of officiating in me. #Ekun #Standard pic.twitter.com/pMSnsnz6SP
— Ekun Folashade (@folashade_ekun) July 11, 2023
The training course, conducted by the experienced instructor Lengwe Glady, took place from 1st to 6th July 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria.
With this latest achievement under her belt, Folashade’s path is set for even greater successes in the future.
Hopefully, her little accomplishments will encourage more women to venture into officiating roles and contribute to the sport’s overall growth and inclusivity.
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