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Atkinson To Handle Ghana, Nigeria Friendly
Top England referee Martin Atkinson will take charge of Ghana’s international friendly against Nigeria on Tuesday in Watford.
The 40-year old has been picked for the game that pitches two of Africa’s best side’s together in England on August 9.
He will be assisted on the lines by Peter Kirkup and Stuart Burt with Rob Shoebridge the fourth referee.
Atkinson was the man in the middle when Manchester City won the English FA Cup last season in what was his career high.
He was also in charge as Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-1 at home, drawing criticism from Sir Alex Ferguson for awarding what United said was a ‘soft penalty’ for Chelsea’s winner.