The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Moroccan official Jalal Jiyed to preside over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off between Egypt and Nigeria this Saturday. Algerian referee Lahlu Benbraham will support Jiyed by managing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) operations.
The appointment follows a pair of intense semi-final fixtures where both teams narrowly missed out on the championship match. Nigeria’s title hopes ended in a penalty shootout against tournament hosts Morocco, while Egypt fell 1-0 to a resilient Senegal side.
The historic Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca will host this high-stakes encounter as both nations compete to secure a podium finish. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has publicly declared his intention to conclude the campaign with a victory to reward the team’s efforts. Similarly, Egypt’s manager Hossam Hassan remains focused on leading the Pharaohs to a bronze medal to salvage their tournament after the disappointment in the final four.
The match serves as a final opportunity for these African football giants to demonstrate their quality before the tournament officially concludes on Sunday. Fans expect a competitive battle between two of the continent’s most successful programs, both of which have shown remarkable tactical growth over the past month. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CAT, with millions of viewers across the globe expected to tune in for this penultimate fixture of AFCON 2025.
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