Hamza El-Farek Appointed VAR Official for Zamalek vs. Otoho Confederation Cup Match
T.E (Elbotola)
28 February 2026at20:51
The Referees Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ivorian referee Clement Franklin to officiate the first leg of the African Confederation Cup quarter-final match between Zamalek and Otoho.
Franklin will be assisted by his compatriots Ado Herman and Eba Medrad Etienne, while Togolese official Aklesso Gnama has been assigned as the fourth referee.
The committee also decided to appoint Moroccan referee Hamza El-Farek as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), assisted by Maria Paquita Sankela from Mauritius.
The first leg is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 14, at the Alphonse Massemba Stadium in Brazzaville.
Q&A
What is the referee lineup for the Zamalek vs. Otoho Confederation Cup match?
The CAF Referees Committee has appointed Ivorian Clement Franklin as the main official for the first leg. He will be assisted by two compatriots, with a Togolese official as the fourth referee.
Who will serve as the VAR official for the Zamalek vs. Otoho match?
Moroccan referee Hamza El-Farek has been appointed as the Video Assistant Referee for the Confederation Cup quarter-final. He will be assisted by a referee from Mauritius, ensuring crucial decisions are reviewed.
When and where will the first leg of the Zamalek vs. Otoho match be played?
The initial leg of the African Confederation Cup quarter-final between Zamalek and Otoho is scheduled for Saturday, March 14. It will take place at the Alphonse Massemba Stadium.
