Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed has been selected to take charge of today’s crucial FIFA World Cup CAF playoff final between Nigeria and DR Congo, scheduled for this Sunday.
Jayed will work alongside his compatriots Mustapha Akarkad and Zakaria Bernissi, who will serve as assistant referees. Tunisian official Mahrez El Malki has been assigned as the fourth official for the encounter.
The VAR team for the match will feature Lahlou Benbraham of Algeria and Haitham Guirat of Tunisia, ensuring full video support for accurate decision-making throughout the high-pressure fixture.
This decisive playoff will determine which of the two nations—Nigeria or DR Congo—secures a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoffs, raising the stakes for both sides as they battle for progression.
