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Obi, who spoke to Team Secretary, Enebi Achor, said he would be at the Embassy of Brazil in London on May 27 for his visa

A statement on UEFA’s official website revealed that Kuipers, who has been an international referee since 2006, has been saddled with the responsibility to take charge of the fierce encounter

Obi, who missed the London derby against Tottenham at the Stamford Bridge due to a hand injury, will provide Chelsea boss, Rafa Benitez, more options in their race for the top four finish

Back to form striker, Victor Anichebe, is expected to lead Everton’s assault against the duo of Victor Moses and Mikel Obi as Chelsea seek to consolidate their position on the EPL log

The charge came about as a result of Obi’s unruly behaviour and alleged use of abusive/insulting language towards match officials after the October 28, 2012 game against Manchester United, which Chelsea lost

Mikel, it is recalled, made it to the list of nominees earlier released by CAF but was not that lucky as he was dropped from the final shortlist

Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, said on Sunday that the trio had different reasons for not being part of the game, but that should not bring fears to Nigerians as capable replacements have already been named for the encounter