The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed the match officials for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
For Saturday’s clash between Nigeria and Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Chadian referee Allaou Mahamat will take charge. He will be assisted by compatriots Bogollah Issa (assistant referee 1), Moussa Hafiz (assistant referee 2), and Abdelkerim Ousmane (fourth official).
Meanwhile, Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho has been appointed to officiate Nigeria’s next fixture against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. The Matchday 8 encounter in the African qualification series will be played at the Toyota Stadium.
