Julius OkorieWith a decision on the botched AFCON second leg qualifier between Libya and Nigeria now done and dusted, CAF has picked November 18 for the last lap of qualifiers for the Super Eagles heading into Morocco 2025.
The final match will be against visiting Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe continental soccer ruling body in a statement on Tuesday revealed that the Matchday 6 encounter will draw the curtain on the race from Group D for slots to the 35th AFCON in Morocco.
Nigeria leads the Group with 10 points after the three goals, three points verdict against Libya and in pole position pocket a ticket with Benin Republic on 6 points and Rwanda on five points
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CAF has also appointed Moroccan match officials for the game, with Samir Guezzaz as referee. Fellow Moroccans Zakaria Brinsi, Abdessamad Abertoune, and Kech Chaf Mustapha will serve as assistant referee 1, assistant referee 2, and fourth official, respectively.
Prosper Harrison Addo from Ghana and Somalian Ali Mohamed Ahmed will serve a Match Commissioner and referee assessor in that order.
Prior to the final Matchday 6 game however the Eagles will face Benin Republic on November 14 Matchday 5 in Abidjan, same day embattled Libya are expected to face Rwanda in Kigali.
It is yet to be known whether the North African side who accused CAF of bias following the ruling in their botched match against Nigeria in Benina will honour the match against Rwanda in Kigali and the last game against Benin Republic in Benina on November 18.
The Mediterranean Nights have only a point in the kitty and from all indications potential absentees to the 35th AFCON.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
