RABAT, Morocco — Nigerian referee Eunice Akintoye has been appointed to take charge of today’s TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Algeria and Malawi.
The match is scheduled for 18:00 local time at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
Akintoye will lead an all-female and multinational officiating team for the high-stakes encounter, which will determine one of the finalists and further shape Africa’s representation at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Match Officials:
- Referee: Eunice Akintoye (Nigeria)
- Assistant Referee 1: Carine Atezambong (Cameroon)
- Assistant Referee 2: Mireille Kanjinga (DR Congo)
- Fourth Official: Josephine Wanjiku (Kenya)
- Reserve Assistant Referee: Alice Umutesi (Rwanda)
- Video Assistant Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda)
- Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Issa Sy (Senegal)
- Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1: Peter Waweru (Kenya)
The appointment of Akintoye underscores the growing presence of Nigerian officials at major continental tournaments. She will oversee a crucial semi-final that pits Algeria against a historic Malawi side that has already secured qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Both teams will be aiming for a place in the final as the 2026 WAFCON reaches its decisive stages in Morocco.
