CAF Appoints Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye as Fourth Official for 2026 WAFCON Opener

Nigerian match official Yemisi Akintoye has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the Fourth Official for the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) between Algeria and Senegal.

The appointment marks another milestone for Nigerian officiating, reflecting CAF’s continued confidence in the country’s referees and match officials on the continental stage. Akintoye will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the tournament’s opening fixture.

As Fourth Official, she will support the referee and assistant referees by supervising activities in the technical areas, managing substitutions, and overseeing other administrative responsibilities throughout the match.

Her selection further reinforces the growing reputation of Nigerian match officials in African football and highlights their increasing involvement in prestigious international competitions.

The Algeria-Senegal encounter will officially launch the 2026 WAFCON, with both teams aiming to make a strong start to their campaign in Africa’s premier women’s football tournament.