The information provided indicates that Moroccan referee Bouchaib Lahrech has been designated to lead the second leg of the African Champions League final. Lahrech expressed his honor at being chosen for such a significant match, emphasizing that it reflects CAF’s trust in Moroccan referees. He hopes for an exciting match and wishes for everything to go well.
Despite expressing gratitude, the report mentions that Lahrech may not be able to personally thank CAF president Issa Hayatou, who is expected not to be present at the Stade de Radès. The report notes that the absence of any protest during the final is crucial, as it could potentially overshadow the highly anticipated match.
Interestingly, the report highlights a statistical note that one of the finalist teams, either Espérance de Tunis or Al Ahly, has never lost a match refereed by Bouchaib Lahrech.
