FIFA Releases Nigeria’s 2026 International Referees List
Posted : 03 January 2026
FIFA has officially released Nigeria’s International Refereeing List for 2026, confirming 30 Nigerian match officials approved to officiate international competitions across various refereeing categories.
The annual list, published by FIFA, comprises referees and assistant referees who have been qualified, vetted, and authorized to handle international fixtures under CAF and FIFA assignments.
Nigeria’s representation spans men’s and women’s football, futsal, and beach soccer, highlighting the country’s growing strength and consistency in football officiating on the global stage.
Nigeria’s FIFA International Match Officials for 2026
Pwadutakam Samuel – Assistant Referee (CAF) – 2014 – Male
Ukah Ndubuisi – Futsal Referee (CAF) – 2014 – Male
Musa Dung Davou – Futsal Referee (CAF) – 2015 – Male
Basheer Salisu – Referee (CAF) – 2016 – Male
Digbori Tejiri – Assistant Referee (CAF) – 2016 – Male
Their inclusion positions them to officiate major international tournaments, continental championships, and qualification matches throughout the 2026 football calendar, further strengthening Nigeria’s presence on the global refereeing stage.
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