Somali Omar Artan to Referee Olympique Safi vs Djoliba in Confederation Cup
03 February 2026at16:40
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a referee from Somalia to officiate the match between Olympique Safi and Djoliba, as part of the fifth round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
CAF assigned the task of overseeing the match, scheduled for next Sunday at 20:00 GMT+1, to Somali referee Omar Abdiqadir Artan.
It is worth noting that Olympique Safi has already secured qualification for the Confederation Cup quarter-finals following their 2-1 victory over San Pedro.
Q&A
What is the significance of Omar Artan's appointment for the Confederation Cup match?
Somali referee Omar Abdiqadir Artan has been appointed by CAF to officiate the Olympique Safi vs Djoliba Confederation Cup match. This significant assignment for a key group stage fixture is further explored in the article.
How does this match impact Olympique Safi's Confederation Cup journey?
Olympique Safi has already secured qualification for the Confederation Cup quarter-finals. Their 2-1 victory over San Pedro confirmed their progression, making the Djoliba match important for group standing.
