Two Kenyan referees to officiate at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Centre referee Davies Omweno (centre) and assistants Mary Njoroge and Gilbert Cheruiyot officiate the Kenyan Premier League U20 championship between Mathare United FC and Gor Mahia Youth at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, August 26, 2016. [PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]

Assistant referees Mary Njoroge and Gilbert Cheruiyot will officiate the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan.

The two Kenyan referees were selected by FIFA on Friday and will be in charge during the men and women’s football matches at the world games set to start in July 23 to August 8.