Morocco’s Jalal Jayed has been appointed center referee for Nigeria’s clash with DR Congo, heading a North African crew featuring officials from Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria.
CR: Jalal Jayed – Morocco
AR1: Mustapha Akarkad – Morocco
AR2: Zakaria Bernissi – Morocco
4TH REF : Mahrez El Malki – Tunisia
VAR1: Lahlou Benbraham – Algeria
VAR2: Haitham Guirat – Tunisia pic.twitter.com/XUicYNW7hP— Mr. Nigerian Football (@AJSilverCFC) November 15, 2025
Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed has been appointed to officiate today’s FIFA CAF World Cup playoff final between Nigeria and DR Congo, to be held Sunday.
Jayed will be assisted by fellow Moroccans Mustapha Akarkad and Zakaria Bernissi as the assistant referees, while Mahrez El Malki of Tunisia will serve as the fourth official.
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team will include Lahlou Benbraham from Algeria and Haitham Guirat from Tunisia, ensuring full coverage for this crucial match.
FULL TEAM :
CR: Jalal Jayed – Morocco
AR1: Mustapha Akarkad – Morocco
AR2: Zakaria Bernissi – Morocco
4TH REF : Mahrez El Malki – Tunisia
VAR1: Lahlou Benbraham – Algeria
VAR2: Haitham Guirat – Tunisia