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Exclusive: Egyptian Referee Team for Olympique Safi vs. Wydad in African Confederation Cup

Exclusive: Egyptian Referee Team for Olympique Safi vs. Wydad in African Confederation Cup

T.E (Elbotola)
27 February 2026at21:45

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee has appointed an Egyptian officiating team to manage the Moroccan derby match between Olympique Safi and Wydad AC, in the first leg of the Confederation Cup quarter-finals.

International referee Mohamed Marouf will officiate the match, assisted by Mahmoud Abu El Regal and Ahmed Hossam Taha. Amin Omar will serve as the fourth official.

Mahmoud Ashour has been assigned to oversee the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, assisted by Hossam Azab Haggag.

The first-leg match is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, at Stade El Massira, kicking off at 10:00 PM GMT.

The return leg will be held at Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca on Sunday, March 22, at 7:00 PM GMT. The match will be officiated by Mauritian referee Ahmed Imtehaz Hiraal, with Algerian Lahlou Benbraham in charge of VAR, assisted by Tunisian Haythem Guirat.

What Egyptian referee team will officiate the Olympique Safi vs. Wydad match?

An Egyptian officiating team, led by international referee Mohamed Marouf, has been appointed by CAF to manage the first leg of the Confederation Cup quarter-finals. He will be assisted by Mahmoud Abu El Regal and Ahmed Hossam Taha.

When is the first leg of the Confederation Cup quarter-final scheduled?

The first-leg match between Olympique Safi and Wydad AC is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, at Stade El Massira. Kick-off is set for 10:00 PM GMT, marking a significant fixture in the tournament.

Who will officiate the return leg of the Confederation Cup quarter-final?

The return leg, held at Mohammed V Complex on March 22, will be officiated by Mauritian referee Ahmed Imtehaz Hiraal. Algerian Lahlou Benbraham will be in charge of VAR for this decisive match.