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