Malian Boubou Traoré to Referee Morocco vs. Tanzania; Senegalese Issa Sy to Lead VAR
01 January 2026at21:28
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a Malian referee to officiate the match between the Moroccan national team and their Tanzanian counterparts in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16.
Malian referee Boubou Traoré will take charge of the Morocco-Tanzania encounter, while Senegalese Issa Sy will oversee the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) room.
The match between Morocco and Tanzania will take place next Sunday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, kicking off at 5:00 PM (GMT+1).
Q&A
What is the significance of Boubou Traoré's appointment for the Morocco vs. Tanzania AFCON clash?
Malian referee Boubou Traoré has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the Morocco vs. Tanzania Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match, with Senegalese Issa Sy overseeing VAR. This crucial appointment sets the stage for the highly anticipated encounter.
When and where will the Morocco vs. Tanzania AFCON Round of 16 match take place?
The Morocco vs. Tanzania AFCON Round of 16 match is scheduled for next Sunday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff set for 5:00 PM (GMT+1).
