Nigerian Referees Hit Egypt for Crucial Confederation Cup Qualifier

By Kelechi Mejuobi
National Publicity Secretary, NPS
NRA

The quartet of Anietie Ferdinand Udoh, Abel Baba, Peter Ogwu and Benjamin Odey who
left the shores of the country today have successfully touched Cairo, Egypt for the CAF Confederation Cup qualifier between Simouha FC of Egypt vs Bidwest of South Africa scheduled for this weekend. The NRA wishes the country's FIFA referees a successful outing and safe trip. The NRA wishes the country's FIFA referees a successful outing and safe trip.


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