AFCON Quarter-Final: Referees For Nigeria Vs Angola Match Confirmed

Issa Sy, a referee from Senegal, has been appointed to officiate the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final match between Nigeria and Angola.

SportXparte understands that Sy will be joined by his fellow countrymen Djibril Camara and Nouha Bangoura, who will serve as assistant referees 1 and 2, respectively.

The fourth official for the match will be Abdel Aziz Bouh, an official from Mauritania.

The quarter-final match, which will be played at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Friday, February 2, between Nigeria and Angola, is a rare event.

One of the most notable meetings between the two teams was when the Palancas Negras held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw in Kano, securing their qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

SportXparte reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are considered the favourite and ranked highest among the remaining teams to win the 2023 AFCON.

Angola, the underdog, but exceeded expectations with surprising wins. Nigeria has a strong defensive record, conceding only 1 goal in the tournament so far.

Angola has won their last 3 matches and is making history in this AFCON. Experts predict a win for Nigeria, but Angola is determined to be the underdog story