March 21, (THEWILL)- For the international football friendly between West African rivals Ghana and Nigeria, Moroccan referee, Jayed Jalal, has been appointed to officiate. The 36-year-old official, who recently featured at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, will be the man in the middle when the two powerhouses clash on Friday.
Jalal will be assisted by his compatriots, with Akarhad Mostafa appointed as Assistant I, Brinsi Zakaria as Assistant II, and El Fariq Hamza taking on the role of Fourth Official. This team of match officials will be charged to maintain order and ensure fair play throughout the encounter.
The friendly fixture holds significant importance, as it marks the first meeting between Ghana and Nigeria since their dramatic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off in March 2022. On that occasion, Ghana secured qualification at the expense of their rivals, drawing 1-1 in Abuja after a goalless stalemate in Kumasi.
The Grande de Stade Marrakech in Morocco will host this friendly clash, with kick-off scheduled for 12 pm local time. Fans from both nations, as well as neutral supporters, are expected to tune in to witness the renewal of this fierce West African derby.
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