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The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association hosted the FIFA Ma Referee course from July 3rd to July7th 2024.<\/p>

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The instructors were Dianne Ferreira James from Guyana amd Rohan Thobourne from Jamaica. Present also was FIFA Referee development officer, Javier Santos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Director Mr.Sowerby Gomes declared the course open on behalf of ABFA.<\/p>

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<\/a>Awardees:<\/p>

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Jay Joseph – Most Improved<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorian Whyte – Rookie of the Year<\/p>

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Nikesha Gage – All-Star Assistant Referee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donald Francis – Fan Favourite of the Year Robert Emmanuel – Junior AR of the Year<\/p>

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Shemroy Allie – Junior Referee of the Year Wasnah Barnarde – Senior AR of the Year<\/p>

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Ken Pennyfeather – Senior Referee of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shernell Burton – most likely to fill in at the last minute\/most helpful<\/p>\n

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