CAF to review Referee decisions after Al-Ahly’s win over Stade d’Abidjan

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has initiated an urgent review of the officiating crew following errors made during the recent African Champions League match between Al-Ahly and Stade d’Abidjan. The match, which took place at Cairo International Stadium, ended in a 4-2 victory for the Egyptian side.

CAF’s refereeing supervisor has raised concerns over at least two offside decisions that favored Al-Ahly, which could have had significant implications on the outcome.

According to an exclusive statement from an unnamed source, the errors were deemed serious enough to warrant a full review.

The refereeing committee will discuss these mistakes with the linesmen involved, aiming to prevent similar issues in future matches.

Al-Ahly, despite the controversial officiating, secured an important win with goals from Mahmoud Kahraba (two), Hussein El-Shahat, and Mohamed Magdy Afsha.

With this result, the Red Devils top their group after the first round, tied on points with Orlando Pirates, who also secured a 2-1 victory over CR Belouizdad.

The CAF Referees Committee’s upcoming review highlights the governing body’s commitment to ensuring fair play and improving officiating standards in the tournament.