The FIFA Referees Committee have selected 15 referees and 30 assistant referees to officiate at the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018 with no Nigerian match official making the shortlist.
However, six match officials from Africa will officiate in the tournament to be held in France from 5 to 24 August, according to a statement on CAF’s official website.
Nigeria forward Alex Iwobi is upbeat the team will make a big impact at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The Super Eagles have high hopes going to Russia 2018 having navigated through a tough qualifying group that had African heavyweights Algeria and Cameroon.
No African nation has ever won the World Cup, but the Arsenal star has not stopped believing.
Paris St Germain beat third division side Les Herbiers 2-0 in the final to win a record-extending 12th French Cup title on Tuesday. PSG hit the woodwork three times in the opening 20 minutes before prevailing with a goal by Giovani Lo Celso and another from the penalty spot by Edinson Cavani.
Chelsea have said they will fully investigate fresh allegations that former coaches Graham Rix and Gwyn Williams racially abused youth-team players during their time at the club. Chelsea said in a statement they were "absolutely determined to do the right thing'' and "fully support'' any former player affected.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that the mere presence of Lionel Messi in Argentina squad and Ronaldo in Portugal squad make both strong contenders for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will start on June 14 and end July 15. Argentina are in Group D alongside Nigeria, Croatia and debutant Iceland.
Aside from Messi, Mourinho also tipped Portugal to go for the title in Russia because of the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo.
FIFA has announced that the Russian Football Union has been sanctioned with a fine of CHF 30,000 for discriminatory chants by fans during the international friendly match between Russia and France played in Saint Petersburg on 27 March 2018.
According to a statement on the official website of FIFA, the Disciplinary Committee chaired by Anin Yeboah, analysed all the specific circumstances of the case and the gravity of the incident which was a breach of article 58 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
