Tunisian officials Houda Affine and Dorsaf Guenouati have been appointed to officiate the third-place match at the 2025 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, as Ghana face South Africa in a highly anticipated contest.
Scheduled for Friday evening at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, the fixture will determine who finishes on the podium behind the tournament’s eventual champions.
Kick-off is set for 8:00 p.m. local time.
Houda Affine will serve as the second assistant referee for the match, while Dorsaf Guenouati has been designated as the fourth official.
Their appointments reflect growing recognition of Tunisian refereeing talent at the continental level, with both having previously officiated in key fixtures during the tournament.
Egyptian referee Shahenda Saad will take charge of the match as the centre official, overseeing proceedings in what is expected to be a tightly contested encounter between two of Africa’s most experienced women’s national teams.
Ghana and South Africa both narrowly missed out on reaching the final, having shown impressive form throughout the competition.
Friday’s match not only offers redemption but also a chance to finish the campaign with pride and momentum ahead of upcoming international engagements.
For Affine and Guenouati, the appointment marks another significant milestone.
Both referees have consistently demonstrated high standards of officiating, and their inclusion in such a decisive match underscores the confidence the Confederation of African Football (CAF) places in their abilities.
The presence of three female officials from North Africa and Egypt in this crucial match also signals a continued commitment from CAF to promote gender representation and excellence in officiating across the continent.
As preparations intensify for Friday’s clash, all eyes will be on Casablanca, where two of Africa’s strongest women’s teams will battle for bronze—and where a team of accomplished referees will ensure the contest is conducted with fairness, precision, and professionalism.
