The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Nigeria prepares to face off against Angola in the quarter-final match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal’s Issa Sy has been appointed as the central referee for this highly anticipated clash, accompanied by Djibril Camara and Nouha Bangoura as assistant referees 1 and 2 respectively, with Mauritanian official Abdel Aziz Bouh serving as the fourth official.

The showdown is scheduled to take place at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, promising an electrifying display of skill and determination from both teams. This significant event marks a rare head-to-head encounter between Nigeria and Angola, with one of the most memorable matches being the Palancas Negras’ spirited performance that secured a 1-1 draw against the Super Eagles in Kano, ultimately leading to their qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.