WAFCON 2026: Nigeria’s Akintoye Gets Semi-Final Refereeing Appointment
Nigerian referee Yemisi Akintoye has been appointed to officiate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Algeria and Malawi on Wednesday.
The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm Nigerian time.
The appointment represents another major assignment for Akintoye, who is making her debut at the continental women’s championship.
She previously handled the Group A clash between Senegal and Kenya at the same venue on July 30. The Nigerian official also served as the fourth official during the tournament’s opening fixture between Algeria and Kenya.
Her latest appointment further underlines Nigeria’s strong presence at the ongoing competition as the tournament enters its decisive phase.
Akintoye will be expected to maintain firm control of what promises to be a closely contested semi-final, with both Algeria and Malawi seeking a place in the final.
Meanwhile, Togolese referee Vincentia Enyonam has been selected to officiate the second semi-final between hosts Morocco and Cameroon.
That match will be played at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off set for 9pm Nigerian time.
The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm Nigerian time.
The appointment represents another major assignment for Akintoye, who is making her debut at the continental women’s championship.
She previously handled the Group A clash between Senegal and Kenya at the same venue on July 30. The Nigerian official also served as the fourth official during the tournament’s opening fixture between Algeria and Kenya.
Her latest appointment further underlines Nigeria’s strong presence at the ongoing competition as the tournament enters its decisive phase.
Akintoye will be expected to maintain firm control of what promises to be a closely contested semi-final, with both Algeria and Malawi seeking a place in the final.
Meanwhile, Togolese referee Vincentia Enyonam has been selected to officiate the second semi-final between hosts Morocco and Cameroon.
That match will be played at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off set for 9pm Nigerian time.
