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World Cup 2026: Egyptian referee appointed for Nigeria vs Benin

The Nigeria-Benin match on October 14 is set to be decisive. It will count as the final day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Egypt’s Amin Mohamed Omar has been selected to officiate this high-stakes encounter. He won't be alone. The CAF has appointed an all-Egyptian quartet: Mahmoud Abouelregal as first assistant, Ali Ahmed Tawfik as second assistant, and Ahmed Moustafa Elbana Mahmoud Zakaria as the fourth official.

The name might not mean much to some Benin fans, but referee Amin Mohamed Omar is no stranger to this fixture. In September 2024, he already took charge of a Nigeria-Benin clash—during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The result: a 3-0 defeat for the Cheetahs, with Lookman netting a brace and Osimhen adding a third.

This time, the stakes couldn't be higher. Benin are fighting for top spot in the group. Nigeria are playing for survival. Everything will be decided in Uyo, in a stadium packed with Super Eagles fans. The pressure will be immense. The Cheetahs must stay focused. And the Egyptian referee will need to keep a firm grip on proceedings.