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Why PL Referee Michael Oliver was flown to Saudi Arabia to officiate the epic clash between Ighalo, Ronaldo

The 38-year-old top EPL official was granted permission to make a trip to Saudi Arabia to take charge of the fixture which saw Al-Hilal triumph by two goals to nil against Al-Nassr with both goals coming from Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo.

He booked Ronaldo for a foul many have described as a WWE-inspired move.

Howard Webb, who is the PGMOL chief, has expressed his delight to accept requests for EPL referees to officiate matches in foreign associations as he believes it inures to the benefit of the referees, Daily Mail reports.

Oliver, who was not scheduled for Champions League action in midweek earned twice his Premier League salary with a £3000 fee for officiating that single game.

He will return to Premier League action on Saturday, April 22 to officiate Liverpool’s clash with Nottingham Forest at Anfield.

 

Source: www.mynigeria.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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