CAF appoints Moroccan Referee for AFCON 2025 Third-Place playoff between Nigeria and Egypt
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed to officiate the third-place playoff match between Nigeria and Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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The encounter is scheduled to take place this Saturday in Rabat.
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CAF also confirmed that Algerian official Lahlu Benbraham will be in charge of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the high-stakes fixture.
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Battle for Bronze after semi-final heartbreak
Both Nigeria and Egypt head into the playoff determined to finish the tournament on a positive note after suffering disappointment in the semi-finals.
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles were edged out by hosts Morocco in a dramatic penalty shootout, while Egypt fell narrowly to Senegal following a 1–0 defeat.
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With a bronze medal on the line, the match offers both teams an opportunity to salvage pride and secure a place on the AFCON podium.
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