http://.com/caf-names-controversial-referee-for-congo-nigeria-match

The Egyptian referee, Ghead Zaglol Grisha who handled the Super Eagles’ second match at the 2013 AFCON in South Africa and handed a late penalty to Zambia will be in charge of the crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Red Devils of Congo and the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The Confederation of African Football on Monday named Grisha as the man in charge adding that he will be ably assisted by his compatriots Tahssen Abo El Sadat Bedyer (Assistant Referee 1), Ahmed Abou Elela (Assistant Referee 2) and Mahmoud Ashor (Reserve Referee) during the match in Pointe Noire next weekend.

Ghead was in charge of the Nigeria vs Zambia Group C second group game on January 25, 2013 and awarded a controversial 86th minute penalty to the then defending champions.


The resultant penalty saw Zambia equalized and ended the tie in a 1-1 draw.

Meanwhile aside the referees already named, the African soccer ruling body also named Aboubakar Alim Konate from Cameroon as Commissioner while Moroccan Naciri Abdelali will be Security Officer.

CAF has also disclosed that the crucial game will start at 3.30pm Congo time, which will be 2.30pm in Nigeria.