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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigerian referee Ogabor Joseph will be at the centre when Tunisia host Sao Tome and Principe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Tunis on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Ogabor will be assisted by Pwadutakam Samuel (assistant referee 1) and Igho Hope (assistant referee 2).<\/p>\n

Bashir Salisu will be the fourth official , while Boureima Attama will be referee assessor.<\/p>\n

Algeria\u2019s Ghouti Mohammed will be the match commissioner.<\/p>\n

The encounter at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi will kick-off at 8pm.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Nigerian referee Ogabor Joseph will be at the centre when Tunisia host Sao Tome and Principe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Tunis on Thursday. Ogabor will be assisted by Pwadutakam Samuel (assistant referee 1) and Igho Hope (assistant referee 2). 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