AFCON 2025: CAF Appoints Ghana Referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea to referee Nigeria vs Morocco Semi-Final

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea to take the centre stage of the match officials for the highly anticipated AFCON 2025 semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco, scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

The blockbuster encounter will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium and is set to kick off at 20:00 GMT, with both African heavyweights battling for a place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Here is the full list of officials appointed by CAF:

• Referee: Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea (Ghana)
• Assistant Referee 1: Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela (South Africa)
• Assistant Referee 2: Souru Phatsoane (Lesotho)
• Assistant Referee 3: Arsenio Chadreque Maringule (Mozambique)
• Fourth Official: Samuel Uwikunda (Rwanda)