Football: Beach Soccer Fifa MA Referee Course |13 December 2025

The delegates in family photo with Messrs Rose, Benchabena and members of the SFF (Photo: Roland Duval)

Fifa MA beach soccer referee course concludes successfully

A five-day Fédération Internationale de Football Association Member Association Beach Soccer Referee Course was officially concluded yesterday, marking another significant step in strengthening the standard of beach soccer officiating in Seychelles.

The programme, which began on Monday, brought together 18 local referees eager to enhance their knowledge and practical capabilities in one of the world’s fastest-growing forms of football.

Led by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) instructor Lakshdar Benchabena, an internationally recognised specialist in referee development, the course combined intensive theoretical sessions with demanding practical exercises.

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