The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Malian referee Boubou Traore to officiate the highly anticipated Group C clash between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Tunisia, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Nigeria will face the Carthage Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.
Senegalese official Issa Sy will serve as Video Assistant Referee (VAR), highlighting the significance of the match, which could determine the teams' qualification prospects.
Both Nigeria and Tunisia are heavyweights in African football, making this a key fixture in the group phase.
Traore and Sy bring experience to the table, aiming to ensure fair play in what promises to be an intense encounter.
The Super Eagles seek to build on their win over Tanzania, while Tunisia looks to strengthen their knockout stage push after beating Uganda 3-1.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun