The identity of the official referee to officiate the clash between Nigeria and Zambia, has been revealed.
Joshua Bondo
A 39-year-old referee from Botswana, Joshua Bondo, will handle the
2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo
on Oct. 7, the Nigeria Football Federation says.
NAN reports that in a statement on Wednesday by its Communications
Department, the NFF said world football-ruling body FIFA appointed Bondo
who has 10 years of international experience alongside two of his
countrymen.
Oamogetse Godisamang, a 40-year-old international assistant referee
since 2010, will serve as Assistant Referee 1, while Tirelo Mositwane, a
30-year-old international referee since 2013, will serve as Fourth
Official.
However, Souru Phatsoane, from Lesotho will be Assistant Referee 2,
while Carlos Henriques from South Africa will be the Referee Assessor.
Sudanese Osama Ataaelmanan will be the fixture’s Match Commissioner.
The Sudanese was also the Match Commissioner for the Match Day 4
clash between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in
Yaounde on Sept. 4.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that three-time African
champions Nigeria will seal a sixth FIFA World Cup appearance with the
minimum win in Uyo.
It is a clash that will see the winners of the 2012 Africa Cup of
Nations and the champions of the 2013 edition come face-to-face.
NAN reports that the match’s kick-off time is 5pm at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
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