Gabonese Referee Atcho to Officiate Nigeria vs. South Africa World Cup Qualifier

Gabonese officials, led by referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho, will officiate the Nigeria vs. South Africa 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein.

Atcho will be supported by assistant referees Boris Marlaise Ditsoga, Amos Abeigne Ndong, and Cregue Fleury Moukagni. Olivier Safari Kabene from the Democratic Republic of Congo will serve as the fourth official, with Ugandan Mike Letti as the referee assessor and Chadian Allaou Mahamat as the match commissioner.

This appointment follows the role of Chadian officials in the Nigeria vs. Rwanda encounter.

The presence of these officials underscores FIFA's commitment to fair play and professionalism in African football qualifiers.