Highly rated Beida, a CAF Best Referee nominee, takes charge of Super Eagles’ Group C opener in Fès.

Dahane Beida To Officiate Nigeria vs Tanzania Clash

Experienced Beida to Referee Super Eagles’ Opener

Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida has been appointed to officiate Nigeria‘s opening Group C match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco.

Beida is regarded as one of Africa’s most experienced and highly rated officials, having been nominated for the 2025 CAF Best Referee of the Year award.

He recently served as head of the VAR team in the tournament’s opening fixture, where hosts Morocco secured a 2-0 victory over Comoros. Goals from Brahim Diaz and substitute Ayoub El Kaabi gave the Atlas Lions a winning start.

This will mark the second-ever AFCON meeting between the Super Eagles and Taifa Stars. Nigeria won the previous encounter 3-1 in the opening game of AFCON 1980.

With Beida’s proven track record, fans can expect a fair and professional handling of what promises to be a crucial match for both sides in Group C, which also includes Tunisia and Uganda.

Kick-off is scheduled for the Complexe Sportif de Fès as Nigeria begin their quest for a fourth continental crown.