Kenya snubbed as FIFA names eight African referees for World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani greet each other during the 2022 soccer World Cup draw at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar, Friday, April 1, 2022. AP

World football governing body FIFA have snubbed Kenya as the East African nations will have no referee to officiate at the World Cup.

FIFA has selected eight referees from Africa to officiate in the upcoming 2022 World Cup slated to be played in November-December in Qatar.