Marrakech, DZWatch – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the officiating team for the highly anticipated quarter-final match between Algeria and Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The crucial encounter, scheduled to take place this Saturday at the Marrakech Stadium, will be overseen by a Senegalese refereeing crew. Issa Sy will serve as the center referee, bringing his experience to this pivotal match. He will be assisted by compatriots Djibril Camara as the first assistant referee and Nouha Bangoura as the second assistant referee.
Adding to the international flavor of the officiating team, Gilbert Kipkoech Cheruiyot from Kenya will act as the third assistant referee, while his fellow countryman, Peter Waweru Kamaku, will serve as the fourth official. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 Algerian time.
Ensuring fair play and accuracy, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties have been assigned to Pierre Ghislain Atcho from Gabon. He will be supported by Stephen Onyango from Kenya as the first VAR assistant, and Leticia Antonella Viana from Eswatini as the second VAR assistant.
This experienced and diverse team of officials will be responsible for maintaining order and ensuring a fair contest as Algeria and Nigeria battle for a coveted spot in the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament. Football fans across the continent eagerly await this clash of titans, and the performance of the officiating team will undoubtedly be under close scrutiny.
