Senegalese Issa Sy to Referee Algeria vs. Nigeria Match, Gabonese Pierre Atcho to Lead VAR Room
09 January 2026at15:01
The Referees Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected a Senegalese officiating team to manage the match between Algeria and Nigeria, as part of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
Senegalese referee Issa Sy will officiate the encounter, while the task of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has been assigned to Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho.
The match between the Algerian and Nigerian national teams will take place tomorrow, Saturday, starting at 5:00 PM (GMT+1), at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech.
Q&A
Who is refereeing the Algeria vs. Nigeria match in the AFCON quarter-finals?
Senegalese referee Issa Sy will officiate the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria. Gabonese official Pierre Atcho has been assigned to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) role.
When is the Algeria vs. Nigeria AFCON quarter-final match scheduled?
The Algeria vs. Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, at 5:00 PM (GMT+1). It will take place at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech.
