The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referee who will officiate the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between the Ivory Coast and Nigeria.
In an announcement made on Friday, CAF confirmed that Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida has been appointed to oversee the highly anticipated encounter.
Beida’s selection comes as no surprise, given his outstanding performance throughout the tournament, earning him recognition as one of the standout referees of this edition of the AFCON.
His appointment reflects CAF’s confidence in his ability to ensure a fair and exciting final match.
Assisting Beida on the field will be Angolan assistant referee Gerson dos Santos as the first assistant, Zambian assistant referee Diana Chikotesha as the second assistant, and Moroccan referee Karboubi as the fourth official.
The appointment of this experienced officiating team underscores CAF’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of refereeing excellence in African football’s flagship event.
The AFCON final, set to take place on a yet-to-be-disclosed date, promises to be a thrilling showdown between two formidable teams vying for continental glory.
Both Ivory Coast and Nigeria have displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, making them worthy finalists.
As anticipation builds for the climax of the AFCON, football fans across the continent eagerly await the final whistle, which will determine the next champions of African football.
