FERJ announces referee for Botafogo v Fluminense

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·31 January 2026

FERJ announces referee for Botafogo v Fluminense

FERJ has appointed Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães to officiate the match between Botafogo and Fluminense, for the 5th round of the Campeonato Carioca, next Sunday (1st), at 8:30 PM, at Engenhão.

The Tricolor has a favorable record with Wagner as the referee: 18 wins, eight draws, and nine losses in 35 matches. The last time the referee officiated a match for the Team of Warriors was on October 20, 2025, when Flu was defeated by Vasco, 2-0, in the Brasileirão.

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The clash next Sunday (1st) could pave the way for Fluminense to win the Taça Guanabara. Like their rival, Tricolor is also leading its group and could get closer to securing the tournament title if they win the classic.

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