Ghanaian FIFA referee, Daniel Nii Laryea will take charge of one of the most anticipated fixtures of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage when Algeria face Burkina Faso in a crucial Group E encounter on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
The match will be played at the Stade Prince Moulay Hassan in Rabat and comes with significant stakes, as both teams opened their campaigns with victories.
Algeria currently sit top of Group E with three points, while Burkina Faso occupy second place, also on three points, making Sunday’s showdown pivotal in the race for qualification.
For Laryea, the appointment marks his first officiating assignment of the tournament and underlines CAF’s confidence in his experience and consistency.
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He is the only Ghanaian referee selected among the officials for the 2025 AFCON, a distinction that further highlights his standings on the continental stage.
The encounter will be Laryea’s third consecutive Africa Cup of Nations campaign, having previously officiated at the 2021 and 2023 editions.
His calm authority and firm decision-making in high-pressure matches, will be vital in a fixture expected to be fiercely contested.
With two physically strong and tactically disciplined sides going head-to-head, Laryea’s role will be central to maintaining control and ensuring fair play.
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