Djamel Haïmoudi, an Algerian referee, has been appointed to officiate the African Cup of Nations (CAN) match between Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Haïmoudi previously refereed the opening match of the 29th edition between the host country and Cape Verde, which ended in a goalless draw. Additionally, he served as the fourth official in the Zambia-Nigeria match.
Haïmoudi, who is 41 years old, aims to continue officiating matches until the end of the competition, with a potential goal of refereeing the final on February 10. The Algerian referee’s assignment to key matches in the tournament showcases the recognition of his experience and competence in African football officiating.
