CAF Appoints Cameroonian Referees for Nigeria vs Mozambique AFCON Clash
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed a team of Cameroonian referees to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 2025 group-stage encounter between Nigeria and Mozambique, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The highly anticipated fixture will be handled by 29-year-old Abdou Abdel Mefire, who has been named as the centre referee for the match. He will be assisted by his compatriots, Elvis Noupoue and Carine Atezambong, who will serve as assistant referees on the flanks. The appointment reflects CAF’s continued trust in Cameroonian match officials to handle high-profile games at major continental competitions.
Mefire, one of the youngest referees on CAF’s elite list, has continued to rise steadily through the ranks. He is regarded for his calm approach, strong decision-making, and ability to manage intense matches, qualities that have seen him officiate several important fixtures across African club and international competitions.
Nigeria and Mozambique are set to face off in a crucial group-stage contest, with both teams keen to boost their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds of AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles will be aiming to assert their pedigree, while the Mambas hope to pull off a strong performance against one of the tournament favourites.
With plenty at stake, attention will not only be on the players but also on the officiating crew, as they are expected to ensure fair play and maintain control in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.
Oluwayemi Omolagba
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