FIFA has confirmed the appointment of Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho to take charge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between South Africa and Nigeria next Tuesday.
The Matchday 8 encounter will be staged at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.
Match Officials for South Africa vs Nigeria (Bloemfontein)
- Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho (Gabon)
- Assistant Referee 1: Boris Marlaise Ditsoga (Gabon)
- Assistant Referee 2: Amos Abeigne Ndong (Gabon)
- Fourth Official: Cregue Fleury Moukagni (Gabon)
- Referee Assessor: Olivier Safari Kabene (DR Congo)
- Match Commissioner: Mike Letti (Uganda)
Before this showdown, Nigeria will face Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday in their Matchday 7 fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
- Match Officials for Nigeria vs Rwanda (Uyo)
- Referee: Allaou Mahamat (Chad)
- Assistant Referee 1: Bogollah Issa (Chad)
- Assistant Referee 2: Moussa Hafiz (Chad)
- Fourth Official: Abdelkerim Ousmane (Chad)
- Referee Assessor: Taher Abdelsalam Mahmoud (Egypt)
- Match Commissioner: Bakary Jammeh (Gambia)
FIFA said the appointments reflect its commitment to neutrality and professionalism in the handling of Africa’s World Cup qualifiers, as teams battle for slots at the 2026 tournament to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Nigeria are currently third in Group C, trailing leaders South Africa, making both fixtures crucial for the Super Eagles’ qualification hopes.
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