Nigerian Referee Kazeem Abdulsalam Officiates AFCON U-17 Quarter-Final Clash

Nigerian referee Kazeem Abdulsalam continued to earn recognition on the continental stage after officiating the Africa Cup of Nations U-17 quarter-final match between Algeria and Tanzania.

The FIFA-badged referee handled the thrilling encounter on Sunday, which ended 3-3 in regulation time before Tanzania secured a dramatic 4-3 victory on penalties.

The result saw the East African nation progress to the semi-finals of the competition after an intense and entertaining contest.

Abdulsalam’s appointment for such a crucial fixture highlights the growing reputation of Nigerian referees within African football and reflects confidence in his officiating abilities at major tournaments.