WAFCON 2026: Nigerian referee Akintoye to handle Algeria vs Malawi clash

Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye will take charge of tonight’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final encounter between Algeria and Malawi, DAILY POST reports.

The encounter is slated for the Olympic Stadium, Rabat. It will kick-off at 6pm Nigerian time.

It’s the second time Akintoye will officiate a game at WAFCON 2026.

The arbiter officiated the Group A encounter between Senegal and Kenya at the Olympic Stadium, Rabat on Thursday, 30 July.

Akintoye, who is making her debut at Africa’s flagship women’s tournament was fourth official during the opening match of WAFCON 2026 between Algeria and Kenya.

Togolese referee, Vincentia Enyonam will officiate the second semi-final between hosts Morocco and Cameron.

The encounter slated for the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat will start at 9pm Nigerian time.