CAF names Cameroonian referees for Nigeria, Mozambique second-round clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of Cameroonian referees to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 second-round encounter between Nigeria and Mozambique.

The match will be handled by 29-year-old Abdou Abdel Mefire, who has been named the centre referee for the fixture. Mefire will be assisted on the flanks by his compatriots, Elvis Noupoue and Carine Atezambong.

The appointment underlines CAF’s continued confidence in Cameroonian match officials at major continental tournaments.

Mefire, one of the younger referees on the CAF elite list, has steadily built a reputation for composure and consistency in high-profile fixtures.

Nigeria and Mozambique are set to battle for a place in the next stage as both sides look to strengthen their chances of progressing further in AFCON 2025.

All eyes will be on the officiating team as they oversee what is expected to be a keenly contested encounter.