2023 International Competitions: FIFA Lists 30 Nigeria Match Officials

2023 International Competitions: FIFA Lists 30 Nigeria Match Officials

Sampson Adedeji

The world soccer ruling body ( FIFA) has released the list of match officials that will be considered for appointment in the year 2023, BSNSports.com.ng has gathered.

The year is a loaded one for FIFA as numerous major tournaments at levels will take centre stage but the biggest of them all is the Women's World Cup which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

The trio of Patience Madu, Mimisen Iyorhe and Joseph Ogabor top the list of 30 Nigerian officials that was listed.

Nigeria FIFA Listed Referees For 2023

Abdullahi Abubakar

Abdulsalam Kasimu Abiola

Adebimpe Quadri Ololade

Akintoye Yemisi Eunice

Basheer Salisu

Elaigwe Hannah Enekole

Madu Ndidi

Mustapha Grema Mohammed

Nurudeen Abubakar

Ogabor Joseph Odey

Olufunmilayo Abigael Alaba

Assistant Referees

Abibatu Iyadunni Yusuf

Ahmad Mustapha Tijani

Digbori Tejiri

Igho Hope. ogenekwe

Igudia Efosa Celestine

Iyorhe Mimisen

Mfon Friday Akpan

Muhammad Muhammad Yakubu

Pwadutakam Samuel

Terah Kabeda Beauty

Usman Abdulmajeed Olaide

Futsal Referees 

Bello Zuru Alhassan

Musa Dung Davou

Ukah Ndubuisi

Umuago Paul

Beach Referees

Fawole Olawale Adeolu 

Ogunmuyiwa Jelili

Olajide Olayinka

Rabiu Ahmad