Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-final between Egypt’s Al Ahly and Sudan’s Al Hilal. The match is set to take place on April 1, 2025, at the Cairo International Stadium.
Experienced Officials for a Crucial Clash
Beida will be supported by a team of experienced officials, with his compatriot Abdel Aziz Bouh serving as the fourth official.
VAR duties will be handled by Letticia Viana from Eswatini, ensuring the use of video technology to assist in key decisions during the high-stakes encounter.
The quarter-final tie is expected to be fiercely contested, with both teams aiming to secure an advantage before the second leg.
Al Ahly, the record holders of the competition, will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while Al Hilal will be determined to achieve a positive result before hosting the return fixture.
Return Leg Set for April 8
The decisive second leg will take place on April 8, 2025, as both teams seek a place in the semi-finals of Africa’s premier club competition.
With Al Ahly’s rich history in the tournament and Al Hilal’s aspirations to challenge for continental glory, the two-legged affair is set to deliver an intense battle on the pitch.
