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The global football governing body, FIFA, has approved a total of 30 Nigerian referees to be included in the international lists for the upcoming year 2024. This contingent comprises 11 referees, 11 assistant referees, four beach soccer referees, and four futsal referees.
In a communication addressed to the Nigeria Football Federation, FIFA has sanctioned the participation of the following 11 referees from Nigeria in international duties for the upcoming year: Basheer Salisu, Ogabor Odey Joseph, Olufunmilayo Abigael Alaba, Nurudeen Abubakar, Abdulsalam Kasimu Abiola, Elaigwe Hannah Enekole, Akintoye Yemisi Eunice, Egba Patrick John, Madu Ndidi Patience, Mustapha Grema Mohammed, and Abdullahi Abubakar.
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Additionally, FIFA has approved 11 individuals to serve as assistant referees, namely: Pwadutakam Samuel, Igudia Efosa Celestine, Abibatu Iyadunni, Muhammad Yakubu, Mfon Friday Akpan, Digbori Tejiri, Usman Abdulmajeed Olaide, Igho Hope Ogenekewe, Terah Kabenda Beauty, Ahmad Mustapha Tijjani, and Agbons Faith.
For futsal soccer, Ukah Ndubuisi Odigomma, Musa Dung Davou, Umuago Paul Akpome, and Bello Zuru Alhassan have been included in the approved list. In the beach soccer category, Ogunmuyiwa Jelili, Fawole Olawale Adeolu, Olajide Olayinka, and Rabiu Ahmad have received FIFA’s endorsement.
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