The primary referees’ committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the appointment of Gabonese referee Pierre Giselan Echu to oversee the crucial match between Egypt and Ghana in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to take place next Thursday as part of the continental championship hosted in Côte d’Ivoire.
The clash between Egypt and Ghana, set to unfold at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on the 18th of this month, marks the second round of group-stage matches in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Kick-off is set for 10:00 PM Cairo time, and 11:00 PM Mecca time, as the football world eagerly anticipates a riveting showdown between the two football powerhouses.
The CAF referees’ committee has entrusted the pivotal role of the on-field referee to Pierre Echu, while Senegalese official Issa C. will manage the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
Both Egypt and Ghana enter this contest on the back of mixed results in their opening matches.
Egypt faced a 2-2 draw against Mozambique, while Ghana suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Cape Verde in the same round.
Placed in Group Two alongside Mozambique and Cape Verde, Egypt and Ghana find themselves in a highly competitive pool, where every point is crucial in the race for advancement in the prestigious tournament.
As the footballing world turns its attention to this marquee matchup, the appointment of Pierre Giselan Echu adds an extra layer of anticipation to what promises to be a thrilling encounter between these two African football giants.
