Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea to officiate Morocco vs Nigeria, to be assisted by South African referee Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela and Abongile Tom in VAR.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea to take charge of the high-profile Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Semi Final encounter between Nigeria and Morocco.
CAF has confirmed the officiating team for the highly anticipated showdown, which will take take place on Wednesday January 14, 2026, at the Prince Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, at 8:00GMT (9:00p.m).
Laryea, one of Africa’s most experienced and respected referees will be supported by diverse officials drawn across the continent, reflecting CAF’s commitment to neutrality and officiating balance in major fixtures.
South Africa’s Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela has also been named Assistant Referee 1, while Souru Phatsoane of Letstho will serve as Assistant Referee 2.
Arsenio Chadreque Maringule of Mozambique completes the line-up as Assistant Referee 3.
The role of the fourth official has been assigned to Samuel Uwikunda of Rwanda, who will oversee technical area conduct and substitutions during the match.
