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AFCON 2025: CAF names Ghanaian referee for Nigeria, Morocco semi-final clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed match officials from Ghana and South Africa to oversee the AFCON 2025 semi-final clash between the Super Eagles and the host nation, Morocco.

According to CAF, Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea will serve as the centre referee for the blockbuster encounter, which will determine one of the finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations currently taking place in Morocco.

Laryea is widely regarded as one of Africa’s most experienced and dependable referees, having officiated at multiple AFCON tournaments, FIFA competitions, and high-profile continental fixtures.

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He will be assisted by South African official Abongile Tom, who has been named among the assistant referees and will also play a role in Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties.

Other officials linked to the officiating team include Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela of South Africa and Souru Phatsoane of Lesotho, providing additional continental balance.

Femi Akinyemi

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