The Egyptian, Amin Mohamed Omar who refereed the semi-final match of Nigeria versus Mali at the African U-20 Nations Cup in Niger Republic in 2019, has been assigned the opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations beginning today in Cote d’Ivoire.
The match pitches the hosts, Cote d’Ivoire against Guinea Bissau. The 39-year old who became a FIFA referee in 2017 has also officiated at the U17 World Cup in Brazil in 2019.
He will be assisted by his fellow country men, Mahmoud Ahmed Kamel and Ahmed Hossam Taha. Mahmoud Elbana as assistant referees.
The match between Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea Bissau is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 GMT at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé
