World Cup 2018: Egyptian and Gambian to officiate Nigeria's double header against Cameroon

Tobi Adesina

The football governing body, FIFA have released a list of Center referees and assistant to officiate Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers (African series).

Ghead Grisha, an Egyptian referee has been picked by FIFA as the center referee for Super eagle's crucial home encounter with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Uyo, slated for September 1. The 41-year old Egyptian was in center of action in a game that saw Nigeria defeat Zambia 2-1 in Ndola. He will be assisted by Redouane Achik(Morocco), Waleed Ahmed Ali(Sudan), Mahmoud Zakaria(Egypt).

Meanwhile, Bakary Papa Gassama will hold fort in the return leg in Yaounde 3days later. The Gambian referee will be assisted by Jean Claude Birumushashu(Burundi), Aden Marwa Range(Kenya) and Maudo Jallo(Gambia).

Nigeria(6) currently sit top of group B table, four points clear of 2nd, Cameroon(2) while Algeria(1) and Zambia(1) are playing catchup.