Mauritania referee Dahane Beida steps into the spotlight to oversee the Group C meeting between Nigeria and Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.
His appointment adds authority to a fixture that carries weight early in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Beida is respected across the continent for calm control and sharp decision making. His pedigree was underlined by a nomination for the 2025 CAF Best Referee of the Year award, recognition earned through consistent performances on major stages.
Earlier in the competition, Beida led the Video Assistant Referee team during the opening match that set the tone in Morocco. The hosts began positively with a 2 0 victory over Comoros, powered by goals from Brahim Diaz and substitute Ayoub El Kaabi, a result that lifted the Atlas Lions.
Nigeria and Tanzania meet for only the second time at AFCON, adding history to the contest. With Beida in charge at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, expectations are for a contest where discipline and flow balance.
The current head-to-head record for the teams is Nigeria 1 win(s), Tanzania 0 win(s), and 1 draw(s).
