Malian referee Boubou Traore will take charge of the proceedings when the Super Eagles of Nigeria face the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in their second 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C fixture this Saturday. The 34-year-old official, widely regarded as one of the most seasoned arbiters on the continent, will oversee the highly anticipated match at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.
To ensure technical precision, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has also appointed Senegal’s Issa Sy to serve as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the duration of the contest.
Both national teams enter this encounter with significant momentum following successful opening performances in Morocco. Nigeria launched their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, while Tunisia currently leads the group standings after a commanding 3-1 win against Uganda. A triumph for either side in this weekend’s battle would effectively secure their progression to the Round of 16, making this a pivotal moment in the tournament’s group phase.
Fans can follow the action as the game commences at 9:00 PM Nigerian time. The meeting between these two former continental champions represents a critical hurdle for Éric Chelle’s squad as they aim to maintain their perfect record and seize the top spot in the group. With elite officiating and VAR in place, both teams expect a fair and tightly contested match as they pursue early qualification for the knockout stages.
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