By Augustine Akhilomen
The Confederation Of Africa Football (CAF) have appointed Egyptian referee, Amin Mohamed Omar for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash against Benin.
The game is expected to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International, Uyo next week Saturday.
Omar will be in company with compatriots, Mahmoud Abouelregal (Assistant Referee 1), Ahmad Hossam Taha (Assistant Referee 2) and Ahmed ElGhandour (Fourth Official) as the three-time African champions confront a team coached by former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr.
Ghanaian official, Munkaila Nassam Adam will serve as match commissioner, with Fatou Gaye from Senegal to serve as referee assessor, while Ivorian Atte Claude Elloh will take the role of security officer.
The match will be the baptism for the new Super Eagles head coach, Bruno Labbadia.
Labbadia was appointed Super Eagles head coach on Tuesday.
The encounter between the Super Eagles and Cheetahs will kick off at 5pm.
