FIFA has named Moroccan match official as the centre referee for Ghana’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Madagascar.

Mr. Samir, aged 43, will be assisted by Brinsi Zakaria (Assistant I), Naciri Hamza (Assistant II) and EL Jaafari Noureddine (Fourth Referee). Nigeria’s Shaibu Amadu is the Referee Assessor as Kachalla Babagana Kalli from Nigeria operates as Match Commissioner.

The Senior Male National team will begin their qualifying campaign against Madagascar at the Baba Yara Sports stadium in Kumasi.

The game is scheduled for 16:00Hrs kick off on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Coach Hughton and his lads will hope to start their quest for another appearance in the World cup on a good note when they host Madagascar in November 17.