The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the dates, venues, and match officials for the Super Eagles’ last two Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifying games.
The first match against the Republic of Benin will be held on November 14 at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Côte d’Ivoire, kicking off at 8 p.m. Nigerian time. Senegalese referee Issa Sy will officiate, assisted by Djibril Camara and Nouha Bangoura, with El Hadji Amadou Sy as the fourth official. Rene Williams Sere from Côte d’Ivoire will act as the match commissioner, and Angola’s Inacio Manuel Candido as the referee assessor.
The second game, Nigeria’s Matchday 6 encounter against Rwanda, is scheduled for November 18 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, beginning at 5 p.m.
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Moroccan officials led by Samir Guezzaz will officiate, supported by assistant referees Zakaria Brinsi and Abdessamad Abertoune, with Kech Chaf Mustapha as the fourth official. Prosper Harrison Addo from Ghana will serve as commissioner, while Somalian Ali Mohamed Ahmed will oversee as referee assessor.
These fixtures mark the final phase of Nigeria’s qualifying campaign, with CAF officials overseeing both matches to ensure fair play and compliance with AFCON regulations.