CAF Appoints Bouchaïb El Ahrach to Officiate Congo vs South Africa in AFCON Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the referee assignments for the third and fourth rounds of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Moroccan referee Bouchaïb El Ahrach selected to oversee the critical clash between Congo and South Africa.
The first leg of this Group A encounter will be held on September 11 at the Omnisport Stadium in Pointe-Noire, kicking off at 3:30 p.m. local time.
About Bouchaïb El Ahrach:
Age: 42
Height: 1.86 meters
Nationality: Moroccan
FIFA-listed since: 2008
Notable assignments:
Officiated at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, including the semi-final between Nigeria and Egypt
Named Best Moroccan Referee in 2010
Recognized by FIFA as the Best African Referee the same year
El Ahrach is known for his calm authority and experience, both domestically in the Moroccan league and across various continental competitions. His appointment underscores the significance of the Congo-South Africa match, with both teams vying for top positions in a tightly contested qualifying group.
The second leg of this double-header will take place days later, with different match officials expected to be announced soon.
