Who is Maguette Ndiaye? Senegalese referee at the World Cup 2022

ALL 32 teams involved at this year’s World Cup will be making their final preparations before boarding the plane to Qatar, and we’ve been taking a look at the referees.

Maguette Ndiaye is one of five African referees called up to officiate at this winter’s tournament.

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Maguette Ndiaye has been appointed to referee in Qatar[/caption]

Here is everything you need to know about the Senegalese.

Who is Maguette Ndiaye?

Maguette Ndiaye was born in 1986 and is the son of former international referee Papa Ndiaye

He always keeps his whistle close by. Away from refereeing, Ndiaye works as a secondary school PE teacher.

Ndiaye has officiated a variety of major tournaments including the Club World Cup, CAF Super Cup, CAF Champions League, Under-20 World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.

He took charge of a tense quarter final match between Egypt and Morocco, which saw the Pharaohs snatch the win during extra-time.

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Things got heated during the match between Egypt and Morocco[/caption]

The 36-year-old came under fire on social media for appearing to push Getafe forward Munir during the game.

He will be hoping for an easier ride this time round.