Somali Referee to Officiate First Leg, Mauritanian to Lead Second Leg Between AS FAR and Pyramids FC in Champions League
T.E (Elbotola)
27 February 2026at19:47
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially set the dates and officiating teams for the CAF Champions League quarter-final matches between AS FAR and Egypt's Pyramids FC.
The first leg is scheduled to take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Friday, March 13, at 22:00 GMT. Somali referee Omar Qartaan will officiate the match, with Ghana's Daniel Laryea in charge of the VAR room, assisted by Libya's Ahmed Al-Shalmani.
The return leg will be played at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium on Saturday, March 21, at 16:00 GMT. Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida will be the center referee, while South African referee Akhona Makalima will oversee the VAR room, assisted by Mauritania's Boubacar Sar.
Q&A
What are the key details for the AS FAR vs Pyramids FC Champions League quarter-finals?
The CAF Champions League quarter-final matches between AS FAR and Pyramids FC have confirmed dates and officiating teams. The first leg is in Rabat on March 13, and the return leg is in Cairo on March 21. Somali and Mauritanian referees will officiate.
Who are the main officials for the first and second legs of the quarter-final?
Somali referee Omar Qartaan will officiate the first leg of the AS FAR vs Pyramids FC quarter-final in Rabat. Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida will take charge of the return leg in Cairo. VAR officials are also confirmed.
When are the CAF Champions League quarter-final matches scheduled to take place?
The first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-final between AS FAR and Pyramids FC is scheduled for Friday, March 13. The return leg will follow on Saturday, March 21. Both matches have specific kick-off times set by CAF.
