Moroccan referee Samir Guezzaz to officiate Ghana vs Madagascar in Kumasi

Moroccan referee Samir Guezzaz to officiate Ghana vs Madagascar in Kumasi



The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has designated officials for the forthcoming match between Ghana and Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers set for November.

Referee Samir Guezzaz from Morocco will serve as the central official, while Brinsi Zakaria and Naciri Hamza, also from Morocco, will act as the first and second assistants.

El Jaafari Noureddine has been assigned as the fourth referee.

Shaibu Amadu from Nigeria will fulfill the role of Referee Assessor, and Kachalla Babagana Kalli, also from Nigeria, will take on the duties of Match Commissioner.

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The match is slated to be held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Friday, November 17, 2023, with the kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT, as confirmed by FIFA.

The Black Stars are poised to launch their FIFA World Cup qualifying endeavor on a strong note by securing a victory against Madagascar before heading to Comoros for their subsequent match.

Emerging victorious in both encounters will significantly bolster their prospects of clinching a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.