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FIFA named referees for Nigeria v South Africa.
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Gabon’s Pierre Ghislain Atcho will officiate Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier.
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He leads a supporting team from DR Congo and Uganda.
FIFA has named referees for Nigeria v South Africa as Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho will take charge of Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying tie in Bloemfontein.
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The match at Toyota Stadium marks Matchday 8 of the African qualifiers.
Having mentioned that Atcho will lead the officiating team, his country men Boris Marlaise Ditsoga and Amos Abeigne Ndong will serve as assistants, while Cregue Fleury Moukagni will act as fourth official.
Olivier Safari Kabene (DR Congo) will assess the referee, and Mike Letti (Uganda) will serve as commissioner.
This appointment matters because both teams need maximum points.
Atcho has refereed several CAF Champions League matches and brings steady control and continental experience.
Nigeria carried fresh momentum after beating Rwanda 1–0 in Uyo.
Substitute Tolu Arokodare scored in the 51st minute, Calvin Bassey marshalled the defence, and Victor Osimhen’s early exit tested the squad.
That win moved Nigeria to 10 points from seven games and tightened the group race with South Africa.
With officials now confirmed, eyes shift to lineups, injuries and tactics.
