Hossam Azab Haggag Appointed VAR Official for Cameroon vs Mali at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Egyptian officiating continues to shine on the continental stage as CAF appoints international referee Hossam Azab Haggag as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Cameroon and Mali in Morocco.
⚽ Egyptian Refereeing Continues Its Continental Presence
Egyptian refereeing has earned another prestigious assignment after international referee Hossam Azab Haggag was selected to serve as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations match between Cameroon and Mali, currently taking place in Morocco. 🏆🇪🇬
The appointment highlights the growing confidence CAF places in Egyptian referees, who continue to play key roles in major continental competitions.
🌍 An Important Assignment
The match is part of the tournament's Group C fixtures, with both teams aiming to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
As a result, the officiating team carries significant responsibility to ensure fair and accurate decisions throughout the encounter. ⚖️⚽
VAR is expected to play a crucial role in reviewing decisive incidents as CAF continues to emphasize high refereeing standards across the competition.
👨⚖️ Full Match Officiating Team
CAF announced the complete officiating crew for the match:
🔹 Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)
🔹 Assistant Referee 1: Diana Chikotisha
🔹 Assistant Referee 2: Soukina Hamidou
🔹 Fourth Official: Akona Makalima (South Africa)
🔹 Reserve Official: Yekini Nafissatou (Benin)
🔹 Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Hossam Azab Haggag (Egypt) 🇪🇬
🔹 Assistant VAR (AVAR): Leticia Antonella Viana (Eswatini)
The experienced officiating team reflects CAF's commitment to ensuring the highest refereeing standards during the tournament.
🎥 The Growing Importance of VAR
Video Assistant Referee technology has become an essential part of modern football, helping officials review crucial incidents including goals, penalty decisions, direct red cards, and cases of mistaken identity. 📺⚽
Serving as a VAR official requires exceptional concentration, accuracy, and quick decision-making, making Hossam Azab Haggag's appointment another recognition of his refereeing abilities.
🏆 Continued Confidence in Egyptian Referees
Egyptian referees have enjoyed an increasingly strong presence in continental and international competitions over recent years, whether as referees, assistant referees, or VAR officials. ⭐🇪🇬
The Egyptian Referees Committee continues working to develop highly qualified officials capable of representing Egyptian football at the highest level while adapting to the latest technological and regulatory developments.
⏰ Match Schedule
The Cameroon vs Mali match will take place on Wednesday at 11:00 PM Cairo time at Al Arabi Zaouli Stadium, as part of the Group C fixtures of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. 🕚🏟️
📌 Conclusion
Hossam Azab Haggag's appointment as VAR official for the Cameroon-Mali clash marks another milestone for Egyptian refereeing on the African stage, reinforcing CAF's confidence in Egyptian officials to oversee some of the continent's biggest football competitions. ⚽🌍🏆
Paris Saint-Germain have officially announced the transfer of French striker Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus after reaching an agreement between both clubs.
Learn the start date of the Egyptian Premier League 2026-2027 season, the new competition format, draw date, and champion prize money.
Al Ahly are working to extend Yasser Ibrahim’s contract for two more seasons as the club aims to keep the Egyptian defender amid interest from Saudi League clubs.
Fabrizio Romano denied reports of contract termination talks between Real Madrid and Ferland Mendy despite recent departure rumors.
