By Flinster Austin
Published on 2024-02-28 02:42:58
Former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Omatseye Nesiama, has been selected as the referee for the athletics events at the upcoming Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. His appointment is a testament to his expertise and experience in the field of athletics officiating.
The Africa Games are set to kick off on March 8, with the athletics events scheduled to take place from March 18 to 22. Nesiama, who holds the esteemed World Athletics Silver level status, is among the top-rated technical officials in Africa. In 2017, he was named to the Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) Technical Officials Panel, further solidifying his reputation in the industry.
In 2021, Nesiama was chosen to train technical officials in Ghana in preparation for the Africa Games. His track record includes serving as a Technical Official at various continental competitions, such as the Africa U-18, U-20, and Senior Athletics Championships. Notably, he was the Competition Director for the inaugural Africa Youth Championships (U-18) in 2013 in Warri, Nigeria. Additionally, Nesiama made history as the first Nigerian to pass the qualifying exam to become licensed as a World Athletics Athletes’ Representative in 2011.
A certified World Athletics technical officials’ lecturer, Nesiama has been an active member of the CAA Technical and Competitions Commission since 2014. When asked about his feelings regarding his appointment for the Africa Games, Nesiama expressed his joy and gratitude for the recognition from CAA. He pledged to give his best performance in his designated roles to bring glory to Nigeria and inspire more individuals to pursue technical officiating in athletics.
Nesiama’s dedication to the sport and his impressive achievements have solidified his standing as a highly respected figure in African athletics. His role as referee for the upcoming Africa Games serves as a validation of his skills and expertise in the field. As he prepares to officiate the athletics events in Accra, Ghana, Nesiama is poised to showcase his talents and contribute to the success of the competition.
In conclusion, Omatseye Nesiama’s appointment as referee for the Africa Games reflects his outstanding contributions to the athletics community and his commitment to excellence in technical officiating. His participation in the prestigious event is a significant milestone in his career and a source of pride for Nigeria. As he prepares to officiate the athletics events in Ghana, Nesiama’s expertise and professionalism are sure to leave a lasting impact on the competition and inspire future generations of technical officials in the sport.
