2018 World Cup: Nigerian referee Udoh named for Egypt's qualifier against Chad

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Image caption Nigerian referees have been chosen for Egypt's game

Nigerian referee Anietie Udoh has been named by FIFA as the man to take charge of next month's World Cup qualifier between Egypt and Chad.

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World governing body FIFA named the Nigerian official for the tough assignment thanks to his excellent showing in recent times in international competitions.

He will be assisted by fellow Nigerians Peter Edibi, Abel Baba and Henry Ogunyamodi.

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The match will be played at the Stade Idriss Mahamat Ouya in N’Djamena on Saturday, November 14th.

Egypt will kick-off their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Chad next month, aiming to end a 25-year – 28 by the time the next edition kicks off – absence on the international scene.