CAF picks Gambian referee for Nigeria-Egypt clash
CAF) has picked Gambian Papa Malick Gassama as the centre referee for the much-awaited clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Pharaohs of Egypt
The referee council of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Gambian Papa Malick Gassama as the centre referee for the much-awaited clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday in Garoua, 5pm Nigeria time.
The 33rd edition of the African Cup of Nations commenced in Yaounde, Cameroon, with the host nation defeating Burkina Faso 2-1.
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It will be recalled that Gassama was in charge in the 2013 AFCON semi-final against the Eagles of Mali in which Nigeria triumphed 4-1.
He was also at the centre during the 2018 World cup qualifier between Nigeria and Algeria which Nigeria won at the Godswill Akpabio stadium 3-1.
It will also be recalled that only one Nigerian, Samuel Pwadutakam, was selected by the CAF when the football body released a list of 63 officials to take charge of matches last year. Pwadutakam will work as an assistant referee during the competition.
The tournament will see 24 referees, 31 assistant referees and eight video assistant referees from 36 countries officiating matches throughout the event.
