The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a selection of the continent's finest referees chosen for an elite training camp in Cairo, Egypt, scheduled from November 8 to 13.
The initiative aims to enhance the officials’ fitness, match management, and decision-making abilities in preparation for significant CAF tournaments.
The intensive program will include referees from Africa, such as Egypt’s Amin Omar, Senegal’s Issa Sy, Kenya’s Peter Waweru, Somalia’s Omar Artan, Ghana’s Daniel Laryea, Mauritania’s Dahane Beida, Algeria’s Mustapha Ghorbal, and South Africa’s Abongile Tom. Many other notable referees from across the continent will also take part.
CAF highlighted that the training will also include Video Match Officials (VMOs), trainers, VAR personnel, and members of its Referees Committee.
The Cairo camp is part of CAF’s wider preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which is set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
CAF released selected referees and officials to begin preparations for the upcoming AFCON.
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