An Ethiopian officiating team will take charge of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Bissau, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Group L fixture will be played at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro, with kick-off set for 4pm local time, which is 5pm Nigerian time.
Tewodros Mitiku has been appointed as the centre referee for the crucial encounter, with compatriots Fasika Biru Fasika and Tigle Belachew serving as the first and second assistant referees, respectively.
Manuhe Woldetsadik completes the Ethiopian officiating team as the Fourth Official.
CAF has also appointed Senegal’s Yaya Balde as the Match Commissioner, while former FIFA referee Papa Bakary Gassama of The Gambia will serve as the Referee Assessor.
Nigeria go into the fixture with three points after opening their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar in Uyo.
Guinea-Bissau also made a winning start, recording a 2-0 away victory against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in their opening Group L fixture.
The Djurtus currently occupy top spot in the group on goal difference, with Nigeria sitting second on the same three points.
Tuesday’s meeting therefore presents an early opportunity for either side to strengthen its position in the qualification race, with both teams looking to maintain their winning starts.