Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar appointed for Nigeria vs Benin World Cup Qualifier

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Top Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar has been appointed by FIFA to officiate the high-stakes 2026 World Cup qualifying clash between Nigeria and Benin Republic.

The crucial encounter will take place on October 14 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Omar, who has handled several CAF Champions League matches and international fixtures, will lead an all-Egyptian officiating crew — a move expected to bring synchronization and smooth communication on the pitch.

In addition, Ghana’s Prosper Addo has been named as Match Commissioner, tasked with overseeing the organization, fairness, and overall conduct of the game.

The appointments highlight the magnitude of the fixture, with both teams desperate for points.

Currently sitting third in Group C, Nigeria must win their final two matches and hope results elsewhere go in their favour to secure direct qualification for the World Cup.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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