Senegalese referee to blow Al Ahly v Palmeiras Club World Cup clash

FIFA has selected Senegalese referee Maguette N’Diaye to officiate the Club World Cup third-place playoff between Al Ahly and Palmeiras.

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Egyptian side Al Ahly, representing Africa at the tournament, qualified for semi-finals for the third time in their history, but lost 2-0 to European champions Bayern Munich.

They will now face Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras in the third-placed encounter on Thursday, February 11.

Kick-off is at 17:00 SA time.

N’Diaye will be assisted by fellow countrymen Djibril Camara and Al-Hadji Samba.

Bayern Munich will face Mexico side Tigres in the final at 20:00 later the same night.

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