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Malian referee Boubou Traore will take centre stage on Saturday when Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Tunisia in a crucial Group C encounter of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with both teams eyeing maximum points as the group stage heats up.
Traore, 34, is regarded as one of Africa’s most experienced and respected referees, having handled several high-profile continental and international fixtures. His appointment is seen as a significant one, given the intensity and rivalry often associated with matches between Nigeria and Tunisia.
The Malian official has previously officiated games at major CAF tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations and CAF Champions League, earning a reputation for firm control and consistency in decision-making. CAF officials are expected to rely on his experience to manage what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.
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Nigeria, three-time African champions, will be hoping to build momentum in Group C as they push for a strong start to their AFCON 2025 campaign. Tunisia, on the other hand, are aiming to assert their credentials as one of North Africa’s traditional powerhouses.
With qualification to the knockout stage at stake, Saturday’s clash is expected to draw significant attention from fans across the continent. All eyes will be on the Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles but also on Traore, whose decisions could prove pivotal in shaping the outcome of the encounter.
