AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles Get Malawian Referees Against Libyan Knights

October 7, 2024
Malawian ref Philip Nkhakananga
Malawian ref Philip Nkhakananga

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Malawian referee, Philip Nkhakananga, to take charge of the Super Eagles versus Knights of Libya clash Friday in Uyo.

Nkhakananga will be supported by his compatriots, Clemence Kanduku and Joseph Nyauti, who will serve as assistant referees one and two respectively, while Botswanan Keabetswe Dintwa will serve as fourth official for the Matchday 3 clash billed for 5pm.

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Still on the match, Munkaila Nassam Adam from Ghana will serve as the commissioner, while Issaka Boubacar from Niger and Mayowa Akingbemisilu will take on the roles of referee assessor and broadcast venue manager, respectively.

READ ALSO :AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles To Reopen Camp Sunday In Uyo

Eagles are currently in the driving seat in group D with four points in two matches and will be hoping to further consolidate with victory over the Knights in Uyo before the return leg on October 15.

The Knights are currently with just a point in two matches taking first from the back on the log with Gernot Rohr lead Benin Republic in the second place while Rwanda who drew with the Super Eagles in Kigali are third on the table.

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Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

Julius Okorie

Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

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