Moroccan Refereeing Crew, Led by Jalal Jayed, to Officiate Chad vs. Burundi AFCON Qualifier
T.E (Elbotola)
24 March 2026at11:20
A Moroccan refereeing crew will officiate the match between Chad and Burundi, scheduled for March 27, as part of the first leg of the final preliminary round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Al-Botola learned from a special source that international referee Jalal Jayed will manage the match, assisted by Zakaria Bernoussi and Mustapha Akarkad. Mustapha El Kachef will serve as the fourth official.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appointed this crew following the distinguished performance by the quartet during their officiating of a strong match between Egypt's Al Ahly and Tunisia's Esperance in the second leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.
Q&A
Who will officiate the Chad vs. Burundi AFCON qualifier?
A Moroccan refereeing crew, headed by international referee Jalal Jayed, will officiate the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Chad and Burundi. They were appointed by CAF for this significant preliminary round match.
Why was the Moroccan refereeing crew selected for the AFCON qualifier?
The Moroccan refereeing crew was selected due to their distinguished performance in a recent CAF Champions League quarter-final match. Their excellent officiating in that high-stakes game earned them this appointment for the AFCON qualifier.
What is the significance of this appointment for the Moroccan refereeing crew?
This appointment highlights the growing recognition of Moroccan referees by the Confederation of African Football. It suggests CAF's confidence in their ability to manage crucial international matches, potentially leading to more high-profile assignments in the future.
