Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea will be at the centre when the Super Eagles take on hosts Morocco in the second semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com.
Wednesday’s encounter is slated for the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium, Rabat.
Laryea will be assisted by South Africa’s Zakhele Siwela (assistant referee one), and Lesotho’s Souru Phatsoane (assistant referee two).
Samuel Uwikunda, who is from Rwanda will take up the role of fourth official.
South Africa’s Abongile Tom will head the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, team.
Laryea, who is recognised as one of Africa’s top referees has officiated in multiple AFCON editions, CAF Champions League, and Confederation Cup fixtures, consistently commanding respect for his fairness and ability to manage tense matches.
The 39-year-old was in charge of VAR during the quarter-final encounter between Morocco and Cameroon.
He also officiated the group stage game between Algeria and Burkina Faso.
By Adeboye Amosu
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So he was behind the fraudulent scheme against Cameroon and Caf is bringing him as the main official now. Flanked by South African officials to officiate against Nigeria that they have nothing good against. The world will be watching and may God save us from whatever is ahead of us.
I like CAF jare. I thought they would have gone for a southern African. Here they are going for a west African just like Nigeria.
Anyway, Chelle said the team will absorb pressure in the first half first since recovery has been slow coupled with movement plans.
Let’s confuse the host in the first half and go blazing in the second.
This is evil plan. CAF knew that both South Africa and Ghana always envy Nigeria. How can they pick referee from the two countries.
Nigeria players must be careful and be at their best as they are playing against 11 players, fans and the referee.
Thank God that the match is not behind close door. The whole world is watching.
And what will the whole world do should officiating favours the host nation?
Can’t our NFF ask for a change? Morocco and other countries has done it in this AFCON now.
Winning this Afcon is more difficult than the winning of 2013… The boys has really gone the extra mile of exerting themselves. Hope they have the strength to do the job today against the host nation.