AFCON 2027 qualifiers: CAF appoints officials for Morocco v Niger

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan to take charge of the match on the third matchday of the qualifiers.

The Atlas Lions will host the Mena on Friday 13 November at the Mohammed Sports Complex in Casablanca. For this fixture, the continental governing body has placed its trust in a referee who is well-regarded on the African and international stage.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be the referee for this match. He will be assisted by two compatriots. Hamza Hagi Abdi will serve as the first assistant referee, whilst Ali Mohamud Mahad will be the second assistant referee. Abdifatah Saed Saed Mire, meanwhile, has been appointed as the fourth official.

The Somali official has experience of major international matches. He recently refereed the UEFA Super Cup. He will once again put his expertise to the test during this match on 13 November in Casablanca.

• Referee: Omar Abdulkadir Artan
• Assistant Referee 1: Hamza Hagi Abdi
• Assistant Referee 2: Ali Mohamud Mahad
• 4th Official: Abdifatah Saed Saed Mire