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U-17 WWCQ: CAF appoints Ugandan referee for Benin vs Flamingos
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Ugandan official, Shamirah Nabadda as centre referee for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture between Benin Republic and Nigeria.
Malian Fanta Idrissa Kone will be the assistant referee one , while Fides Bangurambona from Burundi will serve as assistant referee two.
Nabadda’s compatriot, Josephine Nantongo will take up the role of reserve referee.
Togolese Aissata Ameyo will be the match commissioner, with Senegalese Fatou Gaye as referee assessor.
The Flamingos won the first leg of the final qualifying round tie 3-2.
Akeem Busari’s side arrived Lome for the crucial encounter on Friday.
Saturday’s encounter will hold at the Stade de Kegue, Lome.
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