AFCON 2025: Ugandan Shamirah Nabadda to referee Benin vs Botswana

Ugandan Shamirah Nabadda will be in charge of the Benin vs Botswana match this Saturday, as part of the second matchday of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Benin and Botswana face off this Saturday at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. A match counting toward the second day of Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. With their backs to the wall, both teams must grab the victory to revive their tournament. The Leopards remain on a narrow defeat to DR Congo (0-1). By contrast, the Zebras were soundly beaten by Senegal (0-3).

For this decisive duel for both teams seeking their first win in this tournament, it is the referee Shamirah Nabadda who will be in charge. The Ugandan, aged 30, was named Africa’s best female referee at the CAF Awards 2025. In VAR, Gabonese Pierre Ghislain Atcho will be at the controls. For reminder, the Benin vs Botswana match will begin at 13:30 (Benin time).