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AFCON 2025: CAF appoints new official for Nigeria VS Algeria clash
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Senegalese referee Issa Sy to take charge of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Nigeria and Algeria in Marrakech.
CAF had earlier named Somali official Omar Artan as the referee for the encounter but later withdrew the appointment amid growing concerns over refereeing controversies at the ongoing tournament.
The decision to replace Artan is part of CAF’s efforts to address complaints and ensure fair officiating as the competition enters a crucial stage.
Sy is already familiar with the 2025 AFCON, having worked as the Video Assistant Referee during the group-stage encounter between Morocco and Tanzania.
His appointment is seen as a move to ease tension ahead of the crucial tie, with both Nigeria and Algeria fighting for a spot in the semi-finals.
Nigeria secured their quarter-final ticket with a dominant 4-0 win over Mozambique, while Algeria edged past DR Congo 1-0 after extra time.
Saturday’s showdown is a rematch of the 2019 AFCON semi-final, where Algeria triumphed 2-1 thanks to a dramatic late free-kick by Riyad Mahrez.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time.
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