FIFA has officially designated the referees who will oversee Algeria’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Botswana and Mozambique, scheduled for late March.
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed the appointments in a statement.
Tanzanian officials to officiate Botswana vs. Algeria
For Algeria’s clash against Botswana on March 21, 2025, set to take place at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, FIFA has selected an officiating team from Tanzania.
- Ahmed Arajiga will serve as the match referee.
- Kassim Seif Mpanga and Said Hamdani Ally will be the assistant referees.
- Nasir Salum Siyah has been assigned as the fourth official.
This match will be crucial for Algeria as they aim to strengthen their position in the qualification race.
Burundian team to take charge of Algeria vs. Mozambique
For Algeria’s home fixture against Mozambique on March 25, 2025, which will be held at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou, FIFA has appointed a quartet from Burundi to officiate the match.
- Pacifique Ndabihawenimana will be the central referee.
- Emery Niyongabo and Fidès Bangurambona will be the assistant referees.
- Suavis Iratunga has been assigned as the fourth official.
Algeria looking to maintain strong qualification run
Algeria, a regular contender in World Cup qualifiers, will be looking to secure maximum points from these two encounters as they aim to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
With the match officials now confirmed, all eyes will be on Djamel Belmadi’s squad as they prepare for these crucial fixtures in their bid for World Cup qualification.
