Jalal Jayed to Referee Al Ahly vs. Esperance Second Leg, Al-Fariq in Charge of VAR
T.E (Elbotola)
27 February 2026at21:20
The Referees Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a Moroccan refereeing team to officiate the CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg between Egypt's Al Ahly and Tunisia's Esperance.
International referee Jalal Jayed will lead the match, assisted by Zakaria Brinsi and Mustafa Akarkad. Mustafa Kashaf will serve as the fourth official.
Hamza Al-Fariq has been assigned to oversee the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology for the game, with assistance from Rwanda's Salima Mukansanga.
The second leg is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st, at Cairo International Stadium, kicking off at 8:00 PM (GMT).
Q&A
What refereeing team will officiate the Al Ahly vs. Esperance match?
A Moroccan refereeing team has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the crucial CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg. International referee Jalal Jayed will lead the match, ensuring a key role in the upcoming fixture.
Who is responsible for VAR in the Al Ahly vs. Esperance second leg?
Hamza Al-Fariq has been assigned to oversee the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology for the CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg. He will be assisted by another official, ensuring thorough review of key incidents.
When and where will the Al Ahly vs. Esperance second leg take place?
The CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg between Al Ahly and Esperance is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st. The highly anticipated match will kick off at Cairo International Stadium, promising an exciting encounter.
