A refereeing team from Egypt will officiate the match between Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed an Egyptian refereeing crew to officiate the match between Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
International referee Amine Omar will lead the match, assisted by Mahmoud Abu Al-Ragel as the first assistant, Ahmed Hesham Taha as the second assistant, and Mahmoud Nagy as the fourth official.
The match is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 28, at 7 PM Cairo time at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe.
A Message of Success for Egyptian Refereeing
Egyptian refereeing has made a strong impression at the 2026 World Cup, as the duo of Amine Omar and Mahmoud Ashour continued to deliver outstanding performances praised by officials from FIFA, highlighting the advanced status of Egyptian referees on the global stage. Their participation in several important matches during the tournament reflects the international confidence in Egyptian officiating capabilities.
The success of Amine Omar and Mahmoud Ashour at the 2026 World Cup marks a new achievement for Egyptian and Arab refereeing, confirming that the efforts of recent years to develop officiating are beginning to bear fruit at the highest levels. As the tournament continues, the Egyptian duo remains a commendable example of competence and professionalism, serving as a bright face for Egyptian sports on international platforms.
