CAF Appoints Ugandan Referee for Flamingos' World Cup Qualifier Against Benin

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ugandan referee Shamirah Nabadda to officiate Saturday's decisive 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final qualifying round second-leg clash between Benin Republic and Nigeria's Flamingos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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Nabadda will be assisted by Mali's Fanta Idrissa Kone as first assistant referee, while Burundi's Fides Bangurambona has been named second assistant referee.

Fellow Ugandan official Josephine Nantongo will serve as the reserve referee for the encounter.

CAF has also designated Aissata Ameyo of Togo as the match commissioner, with Senegal's Fatou Gaye appointed as the referee assessor.

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Nigeria heads into the return leg with a narrow 3-2 advantage following last weekend's first-leg victory at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State.

The Flamingos, under the guidance of head coach Akeem Busari, arrived in Lomé on Friday and have concluded preparations for the crucial fixture.

A place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco is at stake, with the winner on aggregate securing qualification for the global tournament later this year.