CAF Appoints Moroccan Referee for Egypt vs. Nigeria Third-Place Playoff
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jii to officiate the third-place playoff between Egypt and Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This decision follows Nigeria's loss to host Morocco in the semi-finals.
The match will take place at the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca. Nigeria's head coach Eric Chell aims to finish the competition on a positive note, while Egypt's boss Hossam Hassan is focused on securing victory.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 6 pm CAT.
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