Gabonese referee Pierre Gislain Ouchou is set to officiate the face-off between Egypt and Ghana during the second round of group stage matches.
Scheduled for Thursday at 10:00 PM Cairo time, the encounter between Egypt and Ghana holds significance as both teams vie for supremacy in Group B.
Assisting Ouchou on the field will be Boris Ditsoga and referee Karine Atizambong, both hailing from Cameroon, with Gabonese Tangi Mipami acting as the fourth official.
This marks Ouchou’s debut in the Africa Cup of Nations, bringing his seasoned expertise to a high-stakes encounter that will shape the course of Group B dynamics.
The 31-year-old referee previously officiated the clash between Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly and Algerian side USM Alger in the CAF Super Cup, which concluded with the latter claiming the title.
Ouchou also took charge of the Egypt vs. Malawi fixture in the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 qualifiers, where the Pharaohs secured a 2-0 victory with goals from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.
The 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is being hosted in Côte d’Ivoire, commencing on January 13 and concluding on February 11.
Egypt and Ghana find themselves in Group B alongside Mozambique and Cape Verde.
This matchup will be the 27th encounter between Egypt and Ghana and the fifth in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Egypt has triumphed twice against Ghana in this prestigious tournament, including a historic victory in the 2010 final, while drawing once and suffering a lone defeat.
The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, named after the first president of Côte d’Ivoire.
The stadium, with a capacity of 33,000 spectators, is a historic venue that has witnessed various sports events, including rugby and track and field.
Broadcasting rights for the game are held by beIN Sports, with the match available on beIN Sports Max 1, 2, and 3 channels.
Football enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating this clash of titans as Egypt and Ghana strive to assert their dominance in the Africa Cup of Nations.
