Champions League: CAF entrusts Dahane Beida for high-stakes Moroccan derby as FAR Rabat face Berkane  

The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the officiating team for the first leg of the CAF Champions League Semi-Final between AS FAR and RS Berkane.

The highly anticipated clash, scheduled for next Saturday at the iconic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, will see Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida take charge of proceedings in what promises to be a fiercely contested all-Moroccan battle for a place in the continental final.

CAF has assembled an experienced and diverse officiating crew to ensure the match is handled with precision and fairness. Beida will be supported on the touchlines by first assistant referee Gerson Emiliano dos Santos of Angola and second assistant referee Elvis Guy Noupoue Nguegoue of Cameroon. Their decisions will be overseen by fourth official Abdel Aziz Bouh, adding another layer of control to the high-pressure encounter.

In the modern era of African football, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) plays a crucial role in ensuring key decisions are accurate. For this semi-final, Tunisian official Haitham Guirat has been appointed as the main VAR, ready to intervene in critical moments where margins could define the outcome of the tie.

With both AS FAR and RS Berkane boasting strong squads and deep ambitions, the match is expected to be a tense, tactical affair. Moroccan football fans will be treated to a clash not only between two top domestic sides but also between two clubs aiming to etch their names into African football history.

All eyes will now turn to Rabat, where pressure, passion, and pride will collide under the watchful eyes of CAF’s carefully selected officiating team.