The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Malawian referee, Philip Nkhakananga, to take charge of the Super Eagles versus Knights of Libya clash Friday in Uyo.
Nkhakananga will be supported by his compatriots, Clemence Kanduku and Joseph Nyauti, who will serve as assistant referees one and two respectively, while Botswanan Keabetswe Dintwa will serve as fourth official for the Matchday 3 clash billed for 5pm.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelStill on the match, Munkaila Nassam Adam from Ghana will serve as the commissioner, while Issaka Boubacar from Niger and Mayowa Akingbemisilu will take on the roles of referee assessor and broadcast venue manager, respectively.
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Eagles are currently in the driving seat in group D with four points in two matches and will be hoping to further consolidate with victory over the Knights in Uyo before the return leg on October 15.
The Knights are currently with just a point in two matches taking first from the back on the log with Gernot Rohr lead Benin Republic in the second place while Rwanda who drew with the Super Eagles in Kigali are third on the table.
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