Patience Madu Ndidi

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Patience Madu Ndidi
Full name Patience Madu Ndidi
Born Nigeria
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FIFA listed Referee

Patience Madu Ndidi (born 19 August 1988) is an international football referee from Nigeria. [1] She has officiated at major international tournaments, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, [2] [3] 2022 Africa Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON), [4] and multiple editions of the CAF Women's Champions League. [5] [6]

Madu became the first Nigerian referee to use the VAR system at a Women's AFCON match in 2022. [7] She also officiated at the 2021 CAF Women's Champions League [8] and was part of the 2024 FIFA international duty list for Nigerian referees. [9] [10] In addition to her international roles, Madu is the Training Officer for the Enugu State Referees Council [7] and has officiated in top domestic competitions including the Aiteo Cup Final.

References

  1. ↑ Association, Ghana Football. "Patience Ndidi officiates Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Uganda". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  2. ↑ "Nigerian Referee, Madu, Passes Fitness Test, Set for Action in Japan – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  3. ↑ Tobex, Oluchi (2021-07-20). "Tokyo 2020: Nigeria' Patience Ndidi Madu Appointed For The First Football Match Of The Olympic Games ; It Is Great Britain Tackling Chile". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  4. ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2022-07-20). "NFF hails Mimi Calvin-Onwuka, Madu on WAFCON feats". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  5. ↑ Oyebola, Mike (2022-10-18). "CAF lists Nigerian referee, Madu for Women's Champions League duty". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  6. ↑ "Nigeria's Madu Ndidi makes the cut among 10 Women's Champions League referees - Sports Village Square". 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  7. 1 2 Tobe-Chukwu, Oluchi (2022-11-17). "FIFA Badge Referee Patience Ndidi Madu On Duty In Tico/Select Preseason Final". Tobex Media. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  8. ↑ "CAF Women's Champions League: Nigeria's Ndidi chosen among 29 match officials". www.premiumtimesng.com. October 20, 2022. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  9. ↑ "FIFA Assigns 30 Nigerian Referees For International Duties In 2024". 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  10. ↑ Reporter, Agency (2023-12-14). "FIFA places 30 Nigerian referees on 2024 international lists". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
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