A Nigerian referee has been appointed to oversee the upcoming clash between Bo Rangers FC and Algeria's CR Belouizdad in the second preliminary round qualifiers of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2023-23, designated as Match Number 49.
The match will be officiated by a quartet of FIFA-badge referees hailing from Nigeria. Scheduled for September 17th, 2023, the game will take place at the Southern Arena in Bo City.
At the helm of the officiating team stands Joseph Odey Ogabor, who assumes the pivotal role of centre referee. He will be ably assisted by two other accomplished Nigerian referees, whose combined expertise is expected to ensure a fair and precise adjudication of the game. To maintain the highest standards of officiating throughout the match, Kokou Djaoupe, a former Togolese international referee, has been appointed as the Referee's Assessor.
The crucial role of Match Commissioner for this eagerly anticipated encounter has been entrusted to Bakary K. Jammeh, the Vice President of the Gambian Football Association.
With this distinguished assembly of referees and officials presiding over the match, fans can eagerly anticipate a fiercely competitive and equitable contest as both teams vie for success in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.