2026 World Cup: FIFA appoints referees for Nigeria’s qualifiers in opposition to Lesotho, Benin
FIFA has confirmed the match officers for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures in opposition to Lesotho and Benin Republic.
For the Matchday 9 conflict in opposition to Lesotho, scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, on the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, Chadian referee Alhadi Allaou Mahamat will take cost. Mahamat additionally officiated Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on September 6.
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He might be assisted by compatriots Bogola Issa (Assistant Referee 1), Moussa Hafiz (Assistant Referee 2), and Abdelkerim Ousmane (Fourth Official). Kenyan official Alice Damaris Kimani has been named Referee Assessor, whereas William Makinati Shongwe from eSwatini will function Match Commissioner.
The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria are third on Group C standings with 11 factors, presently trailing group leaders Benin Republic and second-placed South Africa by three factors.
Victory is essential to boosting their probabilities of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, which might be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
