Jelili Ogunmuyiwa (born March 31, 1979) is a Nigerian football referee who currently operates in the Nigeria Premier League and also international beach soccer tournaments.[1][2] Born in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Jelili was selected to officiate the final match of the 2015 CAF Beach Soccer Championship between Senegal and Madagascar.[3] Jelili officiated 4 matches at the 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after he had previously officiated at the 2011 tournament.[4][5]

Jelili Ogunmuyiwa
Born March 31, 1979
Nigeria
Domestic
Years League
Nigeria Premier League

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  1. ^ "Nigerian ref to officiate at FIFA World Cup". Kick Off. 20 July 2011. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  2. ^ Oboh, Mike (8 January 2015). "28 Nigerian referees get FIFA badges". Daily Trust News. Archived from the original on 16 January 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  3. ^ Inyang, Ifreke (21 April 2015). "Ogunmuyiwa thanks Pinnick after making history in Seychelles". Daily Post. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  4. ^ Odutola, Bowale (6 May 2015). "Nigerian referee appointed for World Cup". The Eagle News. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Nigerian Ref Named For FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup". Leadership Newspaper. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
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