CAF Final Referees Arrive in Cairo for Zamalek vs USM Alger Clash
Details on CAF referees arriving in Cairo for the CAF Confederation Cup final second leg between Zamalek and USM Alger, including match date, officials, and preparations
Referees Arrive in Cairo
Members of the refereeing team appointed to officiate the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final between Zamalek and USM Alger are set to begin arriving in Cairo on Wednesday, ahead of the highly anticipated match.
Match Date and Venue
Zamalek will host USM Alger at 9:00 PM on Saturday at Cairo International Stadium in the decisive second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, in a match that will determine the champion of the competition.
First-Leg Result Puts Pressure on Zamalek
Zamalek suffered a 1–0 defeat in the first leg, which was played at the Stade du 5 Juillet, leaving them with a challenging task in the return match as they aim to overturn the deficit and win the title.
Refereeing Team Composition
The match will be officiated by Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho as the main referee, assisted by Boris Marlaise Ditsooga and Amos Ebigne Ndong, while Tanguy Patrice Mebiame will serve as the fourth official.
VAR Officials
Tunisian referee Haythem Guirat has been appointed as the VAR official, assisted by Maria Rivet from Mauritius, and Karen Fomo Atzembeoung from Cameroon as the second assistant VAR.
Match Observers
CAF has appointed Djiboutian Mohammed Moumen Ali as general match commissioner, while Bouchaab Lemghifri from Mauritania will oversee the referees’ performance during the game.
Zamalek Training Preparations
Zamalek will resume training on Tuesday evening at the Military College Stadium as they prepare for the crucial second leg, aiming to be fully ready for the decisive showdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the referees arrive in Cairo?
On Wednesday ahead of the match.
When is the Zamalek vs USM Alger match?
On Saturday at 9:00 PM Cairo time.
Who is the main referee?
Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho.
What was the first-leg result?
USM Alger won 1–0.
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