Ameen Omar has been selected by the African Union’s referee committee to officiate the crucial Tanzania vs. Congo match in the third round of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast 2023.
Mahmoud Ashour will oversee Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties for this encounter, while Libyan assistant referee, Atya, and Tunisian Khalil Hassani will contribute as on-field assistant referees.
Mahmoud Al-Banna will serve as the fourth official, and Mohamed Adel will be the VAR assistant referee.
This appointment follows the Egyptian referee team’s pivotal role in officiating the tournament’s opening match between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau, led by Ameen Omar.
Egyptian referees have been actively participating in the African Cup of Nations, with Mohamed Adel successfully officiating the South Africa vs. Mali match, and Mohamed Marouf distinguishing himself in the Mauritania vs. Angola clash, supported by Mahmoud Abu El-Regal and Al-Banna.
The emphasis on the strong performance of Egyptian referees in this tournament highlights the trust they command within the African continental football scene.
This selection underlines the confidence vested in Egyptian referees to uphold the integrity and fairness of the game on the African stage.
