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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the referees appointed to oversee the quarter-final matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The fixtures will be played across four host cities in Morocco, with kick-off times and officiating teams now confirmed.
Friday, 9 January – Two High-Profile Quarter-Finals
Mali vs Senegal – 17:00
Venue: Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier
Referee: Tom Abongile (South Africa)
Morocco vs Cameroon – 20:00
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Referee: Dahane Beida (Mauritania)
Saturday, January 10 – Quarter-Final Appointments
Algeria vs Nigeria
Kick-off: 17:00
Venue: Grand Stade of Marrakech
Referee: Issa Sy (Senegal)
Algeria Vs Nigeria Referees . Source: CAF/ Facebook
Egypt vs Ivory Coast
Kick-off: 20:00
Venue: Grand Stade of Agadir
Referee: Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria)
Egypt Vs Ivory Coast Referees. Source: CAF/ Facebook
A Crucial Phase Under the Spotlight
With a place in the semi-finals at stake, CAF’s selections underline the importance of experience and neutrality at this decisive stage of the tournament. The appointments include referees who have officiated major continental and international fixtures, reflecting CAF’s focus on consistency and match control.
As AFCON 2025 reaches its most intense phase, attention now turns to the pitch, where the continent’s top teams will battle for progression under the watchful eyes of Africa’s elite referees.
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