In a significant announcement, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finalized the details regarding the venue and officiating team for the upcoming first leg match between FUS Rabat and Ivorian side ASEC Mimosas, which is part of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The announcement had been awaited due to ongoing renovations and maintenance work at FUS Rabat's home ground in Fez, which delayed the decision on the host city for this crucial encounter.
The match is officially scheduled to take place at the Municipal Stadium in Meknes on Sunday, October 18, starting at 6 PM local time. This decision allows the match to proceed smoothly, ensuring that both teams can compete in a suitable environment.
For this encounter, a refereeing team from the Comoros Islands will officiate the game, led by referee Mohamed Othmani. He will be assisted by his compatriots, Suleiman Imad Eddine as the first assistant referee, and Mohamed Ali Hazem as the second assistant referee. The fourth official for the match will be Mustafa Naaman, ensuring that a competent team oversees the proceedings.
The return leg is set to occur on Sunday, October 25, at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, commencing at 4 PM local time. This match will be managed by a refereeing team from Gabon, headed by international referee Pierre Achu, further highlighting the competitive nature of this continental tournament.
As reported by hibasport.com.
