The Egyptian Football Association has disclosed that, once again, a delegation of Egyptian referees has been selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate a match in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire.
The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 is unfolding in Cote d’Ivoire, commencing on Saturday, January 13, and extending its excitement until February 11.
In the inaugural match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, where Cote d’Ivoire faced Guinea-Bissau, an entire Egyptian refereeing team, led by Amin Omar, was entrusted with the officiating duties.
According to the official page of the Egyptian Football Association, the CAF Referees Committee has chosen Mohamed Adel to officiate the Mali vs. South Africa match in the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Assisting him will be Mahmoud Abu Elregal and Ahmed Hossam Taha as assistant referees, with Amin Omar serving as the fourth official.
The Mali vs. South Africa encounter is scheduled for next Tuesday, January 16, 2024, as part of the first-round group stage matches in the Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Cote d’Ivoire.
This match will witness a clash between two stars from Egypt’s Al Ahly Club, with Mali’s Aliou Dieng facing off against South Africa’s Percy Tau.
Mali and South Africa find themselves in Group F of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, sharing the group with Tunisia and Namibia.
The anticipation for the Mali vs. South Africa fixture is heightened, promising fierce competition and dazzling football in the continental extravaganza.
