{"id":241658,"date":"2026-02-03T12:13:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/news\/modernising-refereeing-in-ivory-coast-ligue-1-adopts-vokkero-unity\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T13:33:02","slug":"modernising-refereeing-in-ivory-coast-ligue-1-adopts-vokkero-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/news\/modernising-refereeing-in-ivory-coast-ligue-1-adopts-vokkero-unity\/","title":{"rendered":"Modernising refereeing in Ivory Coast: Ligue 1 adopts VOKKERO UNITY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire Ligue 1<\/strong> championship is entering a new era. In an unprecedented move towards modernisation, the <strong>Ivorian Football Federation (FIF)<\/strong> has officially announced the acquisition of the <strong>VOKKERO UNITY<\/strong> solution to equip its officiating teams. <\/p>\n\n<p>This technological transition marks a major turning point for sporting fairness and the professionalisation of elite football in West Africa.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-vogo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78fc82c8063394af1f4632a6513a0be6\">Why has the FIF chosen VOKKERO UNITY?<\/h2>\n\n<p>In modern soccer, where every second counts, communication between the central referee, his assistants and the fourth official has become the cornerstone of decision-making. The choice of technology <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/solution\/vokkero-unity\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/solution\/vokkero-unity\/\">VOKKERO UNITY<\/a><\/strong> technology was no accident. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-vogo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-517971334af3466d2fff999d907552de\">1. Unrivalled sound clarity in noisy stadiums<\/h3>\n\n<p>One of the major challenges for referees in the Ivorian Ligue 1 is the acoustic environment of the stadiums. The UNITY system incorporates a <strong>patented digital noise filter<\/strong> that eliminates whistles, chanting, and background noise to transmit only the voices of the officials. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-vogo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf7527ab08248bd263a95622e2e0e496\">2. Seamless &#8220;Hands-Free&#8221; communication<\/h3>\n\n<p>Thanks to <strong>Full Duplex<\/strong> mode, referees can communicate in real time without having to press any buttons, ensuring total concentration on the play. This fluidity is essential for rapid decision-making, particularly during contentious phases of play. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-vogo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a5334ad5b46911dbf96624f10c2fd599\">3. Reliability and robustness<\/h3>\n\n<p>Adapted to demanding climatic conditions, VOKKERO equipment is renowned for its robustness. With extended battery autonomy, it ensures perfect coverage for the entire duration of the event, including overtime. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-vogo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e157b6f8fefc9e61f9934115c4be28f8\">A strategic investment for Ivorian football<\/h2>\n\n<p>After hosting the biggest international competitions, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire continues to structure its sporting ecosystem. The integration of <strong>VOKKERO UNITY<\/strong> by the FIF meets three strategic objectives: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Better coordination limits misunderstandings between officials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-vogo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-439df995c35b2bd46529df0ae89858af\">Ivory Coast, the powerhouse of African sport<\/h2>\n\n<p>By equipping itself with the latest innovations from the VOKKERO range, the Ivorian Football Federation is sending a powerful signal: that of an institution investing in excellence. This transition into the digital era for refereeing promises more fluid matches and enhanced sporting justice, much to the delight of the fans. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vogo-group.com\/en-gb\/solution\/vokkero-unity\/\">Discover the VOKKERO UNITY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire Ligue 1 championship is entering a new era. In an unprecedented move towards modernisation, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has officially announced the acquisition of the VOKKERO UNITY solution to equip its officiating teams. 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