The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a Moroccan referee to officiate the upcoming clash between Egypt and Nigeria, despite recent criticism from Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan.
Hassan had raised objections in recent days about refereeing standards and called for stronger decisions in Egypt’s matches, as the national team continues its preparations for the high-profile encounter.
CAF’s decision confirms that the match will be overseen by a Moroccan official, with the referee team set to manage all key decisions on the pitch in what is expected to be a tightly contested meeting between two of Africa’s traditional heavyweights.
The appointment is the latest official detail revealed ahead of the fixture, as both sides focus on final preparations for the Egypt vs Nigeria showdown.
