The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the referees who will officiate Union Sportive Monastirienne’s matches in the second round of the CAF Champions League.
The Tunisian side will face Algerian giants JS Kabylie over two legs as they aim to progress to the group stage of the continent’s premier club competition.
CAF released the list of match officials ahead of the crucial fixtures.
The first leg will take place on Friday, 17 October, at Taieb Mehiri Stadium in Sfax, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho will take charge of the encounter.
The match represents a key opportunity for Union Sportive Monastirienne to secure a strong home result before the return leg in Algeria.
The second leg will be played on Saturday, 25 October, at the Hocine-Aït-Ahmed Stadium in Tizi-Ouzou, with kick-off at 7:00 p.m.
Libyan referee Mutaz Ibrahim will officiate the decisive clash. The fixture will determine which team advances to the next stage of the competition.
Both matches promise high intensity as the two North African clubs compete for a place among the continent’s elite.
Union Sportive Monastirienne hope to build on their home advantage before facing a challenging atmosphere in Algeria.
JS Kabylie, one of Africa’s most decorated clubs, aim to use their experience and home support to secure qualification.
CAF’s appointment of experienced referees reflects the importance of the tie, which could shape the clubs’ campaigns in this season’s tournament.
The two legs are expected to deliver competitive football, with both sides determined to reach the group stage.
