Chadian ref to officiate Nigeria vs Madagascar
Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat will officiate the Super Eagles’ 2027 AFCON qualifier against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Read More: https://punchng.com/chadian-ref-to-officiate-nigeria-vs-madagascar/
Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat has been selected to officiate the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying rounds, a Group D showdown between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Madagascar's Barea team. The highly-anticipated contest is scheduled for Friday, September 25 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Both teams are aiming to secure a convincing victory to kickstart their respective qualification campaigns. Nigeria, as the home side, will look to capitalize on their familiar surroundings, while Madagascar seeks a positive result on the road. The 40-year-old official boasts extensive experience, having adjudicated several CAF competitions including the Champions League, Confederation Cup, Africa U-20 Cup of Nations and African Nations Championship.
He officiated two Super Eagles matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, handling Nigeria's home victory over Rwanda and the away defeat against Lesotho, both of which ended in Nigerian triumphs. Mahamat will be backed by his officiating team for the crucial encounter in Uyo.
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