FIFA badge referee Hope Igho gets NRA blessings to handle U20 Afcon quarterfinal tie

By Saheed Afolabi

Nigeria Referee Association (NRA) have sent it best wishes to FIFA badge referee, Hope Igho to have a successful tournament in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Hope Igho is the only referee from Nigeria that was selected to officiate at the U20 AFCON in Egypt after passing the necessary fitness test.

The Lagos born FIFA badge referee was appointed to officiate the U20 AFCON tie between Tunisia and Zambia as he will be joined by Omar Abubakar Artan from Somalia and Dimbinaina Adretanarivero of Madagascar.

In a statement, the NRA signed by their national publicity secretary, Kelechi Mejuobi congratulating Hope and wishing him all the best.

“Nigeria’s FIFA referee, Hope Igho will join Omar Abubakar Artan of Somalia and Dimbinaina Adretanarivero of Madagascar as match officials for the AFCON U-20 championship game between Tunisia and Zambia scheduled to hold today at 19.00hrs in Cairo, Egypt.

“Igho who was part of the referees for the Congo vs Uganda played last week will be the Assistant Referee 2 for today’s game.

“The Nigeria Referees Association, NRA, continues to wish Igho best of luck and successful outing.”