The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday, named Seychellois Bernard Camille, as the centre referee for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B opener against Burundi.
Camille became an international referee in 2011 and has featured in every CAF senior competition since 2013.
The 43-year-old will be assisted by Berne Tesfagiorgis O’Michael from Eritrea and Mohammed Ibrahim from Sudan with Mauritius’ Ahmad Heeralall serving as the fourth official.
The last time Camille officiated a game involving a Nigerian side was in April 2018, when Akwa United defeated Sudanese side Al Hilal 3-1 at the Nest of Champions in Uyo.
The Nigerians bowed out of the two-legged CAF Confederation Cup tie on away goals.
Saturday’s game will kick off at 6pm West African time at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt.
