The Confederation of African football have appointed Zambian referees Janny Sikazwe,Wisdom Chewe and Romeo Kasengele to handle the 2017 AFCON Qualifier match between Nigeria and Egypt in Kaduna.

Sikazwe will be the center referee,to be assisted by Arstenio of Mozambique and Romeo Kasengele.Wisdom Chewe will be the 4th official.

The Nigeria football federation have also affirmed the development courtesy of their official website.

Janny Sikazwe,a teacher based in Kapiri Mposhi Zambia has been a proffesionall referee since 2007.He has officiated high profile matches in the continent including the final of CAF Champions league and Confederation cup.

Nigeria host Egypt on 25th match,2015 in Kaduna in the 2017 Africa cup of nation qualifier group G encounter.

James Sibeleki

African football writer, covering the game across the continent. Covered the U-20 Africa Cup of the Nations, in Zambia.