Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of Congolese referees to officiate the second leg of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League preliminary round qualifier between Sierra Leone’s Bo Rangers FC and Ivory Coast’s FC San Pedro. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro City, Ivory Coast, with kick-off set for 4:00 PM local time (1600 HRS GMT).
Pierre Jean Nguiene will serve as the centre referee, overseeing the match proceedings. He will be assisted by Prefina Jean Prislas Malanda (Assistant Referee 1) and Vital Dictin Mel Glovel (Assistant Referee 2). Jean Pierre Tshiamala Kabangu will take on the role of fourth official.
In addition to the refereeing team, Claude Mahounou Paqui from Benin has been appointed as the Match Commissioner for this crucial encounter.
This appointment highlights the importance of the match as both teams vie for a place in the next round of Africa’s premier club competition. BT/25/8/2024