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Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final clash between Nigeria and hosts Morocco. The decisive match is set for Wednesday night at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, with both sides vying for a place in the final. Laryea recently served as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during Morocco’s tense quarter-final win over Cameroon, demonstrating sharp judgment and composure under pressure. Earlier in the tournament, he also officiated the group-stage match between Algeria and Burkina Faso as centre referee, effectively controlling the pace and discipline of the game. Regarded as one of Africa’s top referees, Laryea has an impressive track record, including multiple AFCON appearances and r...

Image caption, Paula Badosa had lost her previous two Grand Slam quarter-finals Paula Badosa stunned Coco Gauff at the Australian Open to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final - just one year after fearing she would have to retire from tennis. The Spaniard, a former world number two, spent almost two years struggling with back problems and fell to 140th in the rankings But, after a strong end to 2024, Badosa's comeback continued in sensational fashion as she ended American Gauff's 13-match winning streak with a 7-5 6-4 victory. "I'm a bit emotional - as you know, I'm a very emotional person," Badosa said. "I've been through a lot. I was in the past one of the best players in the world but I think now I'm a better player." Badosa was named the WTA's Comeback Pla...

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Ghanaian Referee Daniel Laryea to Officiate AFCON 2025 Semi-Final Between Nigeria and Morocco

Badosa stuns Gauff to reach first major semi-final