Sports News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian referee, Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea has been officially appointed to officiate the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between hosts Morocco and Nigeria. Meet the two coaches who were fired after AFCON exitHe will be assisted on the field by Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela (South Africa), Souru Phatsoane (Lesotho), and Arsenio Chadreque Maringule (Mozambique) as the fourth official. The VAR team will be led by Abongile Tom (South Africa), with Haythem Guirat (Tunisia) and Stephen Onyango Yiembe (Kenya) serving as assistant VAR officials. Lidya Tafesse Abebe (Ethiopia) has been appointed as referee assessor for the match. Laryea has built a strong reputation for his composure, consistency, and ability to manage high-pressure games.

Source: GhanaWeb January 13, 2026 12:47 UTC