Mali’s Boubou Traore has been selected to officiate Nigeria’s Group C showdown against Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The crucial fixture will take place on Saturday at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with Traore taking charge in the middle.
The 34-year-old is regarded as one of the continent’s most seasoned referees and has handled several high-profile CAF matches in recent years.
CAF has also named Senegalese official Issa Sy as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the encounter.
Both Nigeria and Tunisia head into the game aiming to seal qualification for the Round of 16. The Super Eagles defeated Tanzania in their opening match, while Tunisia picked up maximum points against Uganda.
Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 pm Nigerian time.
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