FIFA apooints Nigeria referee Joseph Ogabor to lead three other Nigeria referees to officiate Gambia vs. Seychelles World Cup qualifiers in Morocco

FIFA has appointed Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor to officiate the upcoming World Cup qualifiers match between Gambia and Seychelles in Morocco. Ogabor has been given the responsibility to ensure fair play and make accurate decisions during the game. This appointment highlights FIFA's confidence in Ogabor's abilities and represents a significant opportunity for him to once again showcase his skills on an international stage.

Mr Ogabor Joseph Odey will be assisted by three other referees from Nigeria with a Togolese as Match Assessor and a Sierra Leone Match Commissioner.

In a letter from the world football governing body referees appointment committee led by the legendary Colina, the match officials are to be in Morocco for the Saturday show down.

FIFA World Cup 2026TM – Preliminary Competition African Zone – Match Day 3 Group F 

Dear Sir or Madam, We are pleased to inform you that the following match officials will officiate at the match listed below:  

Date: 8 June 2024   
Venue: Berkane, Morocco  
Match: The Gambia vs. Seychelles 
Kick-off: 17.00 hrs 
Stadium: Stade Municipal de Berkane 
Match ID: 143034 
Referee:    Ogabor Joseph Odey, Nigeria
Assistant Referee 1:   Samuel Pwadutakam, Nigeria
Assistant Referee 2:   Hope Ogenekewe Igho, Nigeria
Fourth Official:   ABDULLAHI Abubakar, Nigeria
Referee Assessor:   KONYOH Komi, Togo
Match Commissioner:   SAQUEE Prince Kai, Sierra Leone

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