Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Gambian referee Lamin N. Jammeh has been appointed as the center referee for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Ghana and Niger.

This pivotal match in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in Morocco, with a 16:00 GMT kickoff.

Jammeh, a seasoned official with extensive experience in international matches, will lead an all-Gambian officiating team. Joining him are Abdul Aziz Bollel Jawo as Assistant Referee I, Omar Darboe as Assistant Referee II, and Baboucarr Alhasan Bass as the Fourth Official.

The match will also be overseen by Moussa Dahani from Burkina Faso, who will serve as the Match Commissioner, and Aboubacar Doumbouya from Guinea, who has been appointed as the Referee Assessor, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of officiating.

Ghana enters this encounter following their opening game against Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium, with the Black Stars determined to secure their spot in the prestigious AFCON tournament. As a dominant force in African football, Ghana will be looking to assert their superiority and clinch a decisive victory, while Niger, the underdog, aims to deliver a major upset.

Fans from both nations and across the continent are eagerly awaiting the squad announcements, as the anticipation for a thrilling and competitive match intensifies.

With Lamin Jammeh and his team tasked with managing the game, the pressure is on to ensure a fair and well-officiated contest, critical to the aspirations of both teams.