The Confederation of African Football ( “CAF” ) has announced the selection of a total of 70 Match Officials that we will participate in the matches of the CAF African Nations Championship, Ca that will jointly take in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from the 2nd to 30th August, 2025.
The Selected Match Officials by CAF, includes, 26 Referees, 26 Assistant Referees and 18 Video Match Officials -VMO, representing over 30 CAF Member Associations across the Continent
No Nigerian Referees were included in the 70 Match Officials list by CAF for the tournament.
CAF said the list reflects its continued commitment to enhancing officiating standards by blending seasoned referees with emerging talent, as well as further reinforcing gender inclusion with several women officials appointed to the prestigious tournament.
Notably, Bouchra Karboubi of Morocco and Diana Chikotesha ( Zambia ) and Ate Zambong Fomo Carine ( Cameroon) returned as experienced assistant referees.
Also included are video match officials such as Mahmoud Ashour (Egypt ), Samir Guezzaz(Morocco), and Ghorbal Mustapha (Algeria), underscoring CAF’s focus on high – technical support during the competition.
All match officials are expected to arrive in the host nations prior to kick – off final preparations, including a pre – tournament referees workshop covering theoretical tools like VAR.
CHAN 2024 will kick off on 2 August 2025 with matches spread across Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, culminating in the final on 30 August 30.
