Rwandan Michel Gasingwa has been picked to handles tomorrow’s 2010 World/Africa Cup qualifier encounter between Angola and Niger in Luanda. The 44-year-old FIFA/CAF referee will be assisted by compatriots Atanasee Nkubiito, Desire Bamporiki and Issa Kagabo as a fourth official. Gasingwa is handling a crucial tie which is vital for both Angola and Uganda’s qualification to the third round of the 2010 World/Africa Cup. Angola, second in Group three, ahead of Uganda by goal difference and a big win for the hosts could end Uganda’s dream. Angola will seek to put the shock resignation of their inspirational coach behind them when as they host Niger this Sunday. The Palancas Negras’ preparations were certainly handed a major blow with the departure of Luis Oliveira Goncalves, who announced his resignation at the weekend, just eight days before the key tie. Angola must win the game to have any chance of taking second place in the group behind Benin. Manucho is likely to make his FIFA World Cup debut alongside Flavio up front as Angola go for goals. Should they fail, Uganda could still slip into second place but they must overcome a confident Benin in Kampala. Ends
