CAF announces referees for Champions League and CAF Cup Quarter-Finals

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a list of 29 referees selected for a training course in Cairo ahead of the quarter-finals of the Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

Representing around 20 different nationalities, these officials will oversee the crucial stages of CAF club competitions, including the quarter-finals and semi-finals of both tournaments.

Before taking charge of matches, they will participate in a preparatory programme in the Egyptian capital to review and standardize the rules of the game.

The quarter-finals for both competitions are scheduled to kick off on 13 March, featuring several high-profile encounters across the continent.

CAF’s training course aims to ensure consistency and fairness in officiating during these decisive fixtures.

The full list of referees selected for the course is as follows:

1. Ghorbal Mustapha
2. Djindo Louis Hougnandande
3. Ndabihawenimana Pacifique
4. Mefire Abdou Aboubacar
5. Alhadi Aliou Mahamat
6. Messie Jessie Oved N. Mwoutou
7. Kpan Clément Franklin
8. Ndala Ngambo Jean-Jacques
9. Mohamed Nasser Maroof
10. Amin Mohamed Omar
11. Ahmed Nagy Mosha Mahmoud
12. Atcho Pierre Ghislain
13. Mehdiape Patrice Tanguy
14. Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea
15. Kamaku Peter Waweru
16. Ibrahim Mutaz A. Ibrahim
17. Tadele Bamlak
18. Abdel Aziz Bouh
19. Dahane Beida
20. Heeralal Ahmad Imtehaz
21. Jalal Jayed
22. Hamza El Farig
23. Uwikunda Samuel
24. Issa Sy
25. Omar Abdulkadir Artan
26. Abongile Tom
27. Mahmood Ali Mahmood Ismail
28. Mehrez Melki
29. Chimerie Brighton

CAF emphasized that the training course is designed to equip referees with the necessary preparation to manage high-stakes matches professionally.

The initiative is part of CAF’s continued effort to maintain high standards of officiating in African club football.

With the quarter-finals approaching, these referees will play a pivotal role in ensuring matches are conducted fairly and in accordance with CAF regulations, setting the stage for the semi-finals and ultimately, the finals of both the Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.