Olympics Qualifier: North Africa referees to oversee Falcons, Banyana Banyana clash

By Saheed Afolabi

The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have appointed referees from North Africa to officiate the game 2024 Olympics qualifer between Nigeria and South Africa in Pretoria.

The Tunisian trio of Dorsaf Ganouati (Center referee), Houda Afine (First assistant) and Emna Ajbouni (Fourth official) while Egyptian Yara Atef Said Abdelfattah will be the second assistant referee.

Cameroonian, Agar Mezing will stand as the referee and Cindy Dludlu from Swatini will be the match commissioner for the clash.

A 43rd minute strike from Rasheedat Ajibade gave Falcons a 1-0 first leg advantage as they approach the decider in South Africa.

The Super Falcons will be hoping to end a 16 years wait to appear at the Olympics with at least a draw against South Africa in Pretoria.