The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final clash between Nigeria and host nation Morocco.
The crucial encounter is scheduled for Wednesday night at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, where both teams will battle for a place in the tournament’s final.
Laryea’s selection underscores CAF’s confidence in his experience and ability to manage high-pressure fixtures on the continental stage.
The 39-year-old official has impressed throughout the ongoing competition. He previously served as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during Morocco’s dramatic quarter-final victory over Cameroon and also took charge as centre referee in the group-stage match between Algeria and Burkina Faso.
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Widely regarded as one of Africa’s elite referees, Laryea is a regular presence in CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup matches and has officiated at multiple AFCON tournaments.
With Morocco hoping to capitalize on home support and Nigeria aiming to add to their three AFCON titles, the semi-final is expected to be fiercely contested.
All eyes will be on Laryea to ensure fair play as the two football powerhouses clash for a place in the final.