FIFA, the world football governing body, has granted approval for 30 Nigerian referees to be included in the international lists for the year 2024. The approved list comprises 11 referees, 11 assistant referees, four beach soccer referees, and four futsal referees.
In a communication to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), FIFA announced the 11 referees selected for international duty in 2024 as Basheer Salisu, Ogabor Odey Joseph, Olufunmilayo Abigael Alaba, Nurudeen Abubakar, Abdulsalam Kasimu Abiola, Elaigwe Hannah Enekole, Akintoye Yemisi Eunice, Egba Patrick John, Madu Ndidi Patience, Mustapha Grema Mohammed, and Abdullahi Abubakar.
Additionally, FIFA approved 11 individuals to serve as assistant referees: Pwadutakam Samuel, Igudia Efosa Celestine, Abibatu Iyadunni, Muhammad Yakubu, Mfon Friday Akpan, Digbori Tejiri, Usman Abdulmajeed Olaide, Igho Hope Ogenekewe, Terah Kabenda Beauty, Ahmad Mustapha Tijjani, and Agbons Faith.
For futsal soccer, the approved referees include Ukah Ndubuisi Odigomma, Musa Dung Davou, Umuago Paul Akpome, and Bello Zuru Alhassan. The beach soccer list comprises Ogunmuyiwa Jelili, Fawole Olawale Adeolu, Olajide Olayinka, and Rabiu Ahmad.
