Nigerian referee Joseph Odey Ogabor has been appointed to officiate the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash between DR Congo and Equatorial Guinea.
The Group D encounter is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 24, with both sides seeking vital points in their bid to qualify for the continental tournament.
Ogabor’s appointment provides further representation for Nigeria in the ongoing AFCON qualifying series, as the experienced official prepares to handle the continental fixture.
DR Congo and Equatorial Guinea will meet in what is expected to be an important encounter in the Group D qualification race, with both teams looking to strengthen their positions.
The appointment means Ogabor will play a key role in overseeing the fixture as the two countries continue their quest for a place at the 2027 AFCON.