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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Moroccan referee Jayed Jalal will be at the center when Rwanda hosts Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie, DAILY POST reports.<\/p>\n

The matchday five encounter, slated for the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, has been fixed for Friday, March 21.<\/p>\n

Jalal\u2019s compatriots, Mostapha Akarkad and Hamza Nassiri, will serve as first and second assistant referees, respectively.<\/p>\n

The 37-year-old officiated the Super Eagles\u2019 international friendly against Ghana\u2019s Black Stars on March 22, 2024.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles won the game, played in Marrakech, Morocco, 2-1.<\/p>\n

Rwanda tops Group C with seven points from four games.<\/p>\n

Nigeria occupies fifth position in the group with three points from the same number of matches.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Moroccan referee Jayed Jalal will be at the center when Rwanda hosts Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie, DAILY POST reports. The matchday five encounter, slated for the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, has been fixed for Friday, March 21. 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