The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ethiopian referees to officiate Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau in Bissau.
Tewodros Mitiku will serve as the centre referee, assisted by fellow compatriots Fasika Biru Fasika and Tigle Belachew as first and second assistant referees, respectively. Manuhe Woldetsadik has been appointed as the fourth official.
Senegalese official Yaya Balde will serve as the match commissioner, while former FIFA referee Papa Bakary Gassama of The Gambia will act as the referee assessor.
The appointment comes as the Super Eagles intensify preparations for the crucial Group L encounter at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau.
The Super Eagles arrived in Bissau on Sunday, determined to build on their hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
Guinea-Bissau defeated Tanzania 2-0 in their first fixture, moving above Nigeria on goal difference.
Tuesday’s fixture will see both teams battle to strengthen their position in Group L after winning their opening qualifying matches.