Nigerian referee Yemisi Akintoye has been appointed to officiate Wednesday’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Algeria and Malawi. The match will be played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm Nigerian time. Akintoye’s appointment further highlights Nigeria’s representation at the continental championship as the tournament enters its decisive stages. Togolese referee Vincentia Enyonam will officiate the second semi-final between hosts Morocco and Cameroon. That encounter will take place at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm Nigerian time.