Moroccan referee, Samir Guezzaz, has been appointed to officiate the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda.
Scheduled for next Monday, this highly anticipated encounter will take place at the iconic Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The 44-year-old Guezzaz, a seasoned referee known for his impartiality, will lead a team of officials from Morocco.
His compatriots Zakaria Brinsi and Abdessamad Abertoune will serve as assistant referees, while Kech Chaf Mustapha has been designated as the fourth official.
Ensuring the smooth conduct of the match, Prosper Harrison Addo from Ghana will act as the match commissioner.
Meanwhile, Ali Mohamed Ahmed from Somalia will oversee the performance of the refereeing team in his capacity as referee assessor.
All the officials involved in the game are expected to arrive in Nigeria on Saturday, giving them ample time to acclimatize and finalize preparations for the encounter.
The match, a critical fixture in the qualifying series, is set to kick off at 5 pm local time, with fans eager to see if the Super Eagles can secure a vital win on home soil.
