FIFA picks Nigerian referee, Abdulsalam for U-17 World Cup assignment

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: September 23, 2026Country: Nigeria

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FIFA picks Nigerian referee, Abdulsalam for U-17 World Cup assignment

Nigerian referee, Kasimu Abdulsalam, has been selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. Abdulsalam is one of 81 officials chosen for the tournament, including four centre referees from Africa. He previously officiated at the 2023 and 2026 editions of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

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