In a historic appointment, Gabon’s top referee, Tungay Patrice Mebiame, has been selected as the center referee for the highly anticipated CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first-leg match. Mebiame will lead the officiating team in the showdown between Stade Malien of Mali and Ghana’s Dreams FC.
Joining Mebiame on the field are his compatriot Marlaise Ditsoga as Assistant I, Abelmiro Dos Reis Monte Negro from Sao Tome and Principe as Assistant II, and Kalilou Traore from Cote D’Ivoire as the Fourth Official, promising a diverse and skilled officiating crew.
Rene Williams Sere from Cote D’Ivoire will oversee the match as the Match Commissioner, ensuring adherence to regulations and fair play. Ali Mulumba Tomusange from Uganda takes on the pivotal role of Referee Assessor, with Mohamed Jiddou from Mauritania coordinating the game as the General Coordinator.
The team of officials also includes Ingrid Gahimbare from Burundi as the Security Officer, Pierre Ghislain Atcho from Gabon as the Video Assistant Referee, and Akhona Zennith Makalima from South Africa as the Assistant Video Assistant Referee, ensuring comprehensive coverage and support throughout the match.
Excitement is brewing as the clash is scheduled to take place at Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako at 17:00 on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Football fans across the continent eagerly await the spectacle, anticipating a thrilling encounter under the guidance of a proficient officiating team led by Gabon’s finest.
