The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at 20:00 GMT. The match will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Softfootball has gathered details of the refereeing team for this highly anticipated clash:
- Referee: Daniel Nii Ayi Laravea
- Assistant Referee 1: Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela
- Assistant Referee 2: Souru Phatsoane
- Fourth Official: Samuel Uwikunda
- VAR: Abongile Tom
- Assistant VAR 1: Haytheem Guirat
- Assistant VAR 2: Stephen Onyango Yiembe
- Referee Assessor: Lidya Tafesse Abebe
The appointment of match officials comes ahead of what promises to be a closely contested game. Nigeria is looking to continue its impressive run following a 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria, while Morocco reached the semi-final after defeating Cameroon 2–0.
The referee team will be tasked with maintaining control in this high-stakes encounter, where both sides aim to secure a place in the AFCON 2025 final.
