Who are the match officials for Super Eagles 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya?

Published on by Andrew Randa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have named the match officials to prosecute Nigeria's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya in Uyo on 11 October.

Malawian referee Godfrey Philip Nkhakananga will be in the centre of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.

Who are the match officials for Super Eagles 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya?
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His fellow Malawians Clemence Kanduku and Joseph Nyauti are to serve as Assistant Referees 1 and 2, respectively.

Keabetswe Dintwa from Botswana will be the fourth official for the Match day 3 encounter, while Munkaila Nassam Adam from Ghana will act as the match commissioner.

Issaka Boubacar, who is Nigerien is assigned as the referee assessor for the game.

Super Eagles top Group D after two games

The Super Eagles currently sit atop Group D in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after two matches.

Nigeria started their campaign in dominant fashion, securing a 3-0 victory over Benin in Uyo.

In their second match, the team earned a valuable point with a 0-0 draw against Rwanda in Kigali, bringing their total to four points.

As group leaders, Nigeria will aim to consolidate their top spot in the upcoming back-to-back fixtures against Libya, scheduled to take place from 11th to 14th October with the first game, in Uyo to kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time.

The Super Eagles will be looking to continue their strong form and edge closer to securing qualification for the 2025 AFCON tournament.

Who are the match officials for Super Eagles 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya?

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