CAF Assigns Ethiopian Officials for Super Eagles Match

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of Ethiopian officials to officiate the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria's Super Eagles. The match is set to take place on September 28, 2026, at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau, starting at 4 PM local time (5 PM in Nigeria).

Tewodros Mitiku will serve as the match referee, supported by his compatriots Fasika Biru Fasika as the first assistant, Tigle Belachew as the second assistant, and Manuhe Woldetsadik as the fourth official. Additionally, Senegalese official Yaya Balde will act as the commissioner, while former FIFA referee Papa Bakary Gassama from The Gambia will be the referee assessor.

The Super Eagles began their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar, while Guinea-Bissau secured a 2-0 win against Tanzania, placing them at the top of Group L on goal difference ahead of Nigeria.