AFCON Qualifier: CAF Names Malawian ref for Nigeria, Libya clash

Referee Godfrey Philip Nkhakananga, of Malawian nationality, will be at the center during Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

READ ALSO:AFCON Qualifiers: Libya celebrates Osimhen’s absence

The Confederation of African Football has also appointed Nkhakananga’s compatriots, Clemence Kanduku and Joseph Nyauti, as assistant referees 1 and 2, respectively, while Botswanan Keabetswe Dintwa will serve as the fourth official for the Matchday 3 clash starting at 5 pm.

Munkaila Nassam Adam from Ghana will be the commissioner, while Issaka Boubacar from Niger and Mayowa Akingbemisilu will be in the roles of referee assessor and broadcast venue manager, respectively.

READ ALSO:AFCON qualifiers: Ejuke returns as Eguavoen unveils squad for Nigeria vs Libya