Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea has been selected to officiate the highly anticipated semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, marking another major milestone in his officiating career.

The appointment places Laryea at the centre of one of the tournament’s most high-profile encounters, a testament to his reputation for calm authority and consistent decision-making on the international stage.

Speaking after the announcement, Laryea described the opportunity as an honour, noting that he is proud to represent Ghana at such a critical stage of the competition.

He said he remains focused on delivering a fair and well-managed match.

The Nigeria–Morocco showdown is expected to be fiercely contested, with both teams eyeing a place in the final.

Laryea’s experience at major continental and international tournaments is expected to play a key role in ensuring discipline and the smooth flow of play.

As anticipation builds ahead of the semi-final, attention will not only be on the star players but also on the match officials, with many across the continent keen to see the Ghanaian referee rise to the occasion on one of Africa’s biggest football stages.