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Dar es Salaam. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected two seasoned referees to supervise the important second-leg games in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round, guaranteeing that both Tanzanian teams, Young Africans (Yanga) and Simba SC, receive fair and professional refereeing in their upcoming matches.

In the match between Yanga and the Malawian team Silver Strikers FC, CAF has appointed Benin referee Adissa Abdul Raphiou Ligali as the official.

The match is planned for Saturday at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, starting at 5pm.

Ligali is recognized for his rigorous style of refereeing, having given out 49 yellow cards in 12 games, which averages to 4.08 yellow cards per match.

His performance highlights the necessity for Yanga’s players to stay concentrated and calm, as a single red card could significantly impact the result of this intense match.

Yanga arrives at the match with a specific goal in mind. The Tanzanian team needs to achieve a minimum two-goal win to progress to the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

A close 1-0 victory would result in the match being decided by a penalty shootout, emphasizing the importance of composure as guided by Ligali.

Athletes must adapt to his straightforward approach while carrying out their strategic plan efficiently.

Ligali will have support from Lucien Todégnon Hontonnou of Benin, serving as the first assistant referee, and Lamien Dofinte Adolphe of Burkina Faso, acting as the second assistant referee.

Dedjinnanchi Tanisla Ahomlanto, the Dedjinnanchi from Benin, will act as the fourth official, managing technical aspects and ensuring seamless match proceedings.

The match supervisor is Ahmad Nazeer Hossen Bowud from Mauritius, while Andriamparany Lova Rakotoarimanana of Madagascar has been named as referee assessor, responsible for assessing Ligali’s performance and ensuring CAF officiating standards are upheld.

The players and coaching team of Yanga are conscious of the upcoming test.

They should blend tactical discipline with measured aggression, steering clear of reckless tackles and avoidable fouls.

Ligali’s image of distributing several cards per game highlights the importance of emotional discipline and thoughtful choices if Yanga aims to achieve the necessary win.

The match on Saturday is expected to be an exciting and closely watched contest, where tactics, calmness, and following the regulations could decide which team moves forward.

In the meantime, Nigerian referee Grema Mohamed has been assigned to oversee the important second-leg game between Simba SC and the Eswatini team Nsingizini Hotspurs, set to take place on Sunday at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. This will mark Mohamed’s 17th official match in the CAF Champions League.

He is highly regarded throughout the continent due to his rigorous refereeing and skill in handling high-pressure club games with control and impartiality.

Mohamed will be supported by three Nigerian officials: Teejir Basmat and Emmanuel Omala as assistant referees, while Abusalam Abiola will act as the fourth official.

Their joint expertise is anticipated to guarantee the match is managed justly, with strict focus on in-game conduct. Simba arrive at the game with a 3-0 lead from the first match, placing them in a strong position to advance to the next round of Africa’s top club tournament.

The selection of CAF’s officials for both games demonstrates the organization’s dedication to maintaining top-tier refereeing and ensuring equitable play.

Spectators can look forward to intense matches where strategic play, calmness, and adherence to rules under strict officiating will be crucial in deciding which teams progress to the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).