By Seyi Babalola
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed the appointment of match officials for football events at the 2024 Olympic Games.
FIFA named 12 African match officials, however, none from Nigeria made the list.
Beida Dahane of Mauritania, Ismail Mahmood Ali of Sudan, and Karboubi Bouchra of Morocco will be the tournament’s African referees.
Meanwhile, assistant referees from Africa include Ahmed Liban Abdoulrazack from Djibouti, Chikotesha Diana from Zambia, Jermouni Fatiha from Morocco, Noupue Elvis from Cameroon, Santos Jerson Emiliano Dos from Angola and Yiembe Stephen from Kenya.
In the video match officials category, Ashour Mahmoud from Egypt and Benbraham Lahlou from Algeria will were selected.
Additionally, Nabadda Shamirah from Uganda will provide support as part of the match officials.
