Al-Fariq to Officiate Simba vs. Young Africans in Tanzanian League, Assisted by Azgaou and Al-Nasiri

T.E (Elbotola)

27 April 2026at16:10

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced that it had received an official request from the Tanzanian Football Federation (TFF) to appoint a Moroccan refereeing team to officiate the highly anticipated clash between Simba SC and Young Africans. This match is part of Week 22 of the Tanzanian League.

Referee Hamza Al-Fariq has been selected to lead the game as the center referee. He will be assisted by Lahcen Azgaou as the first assistant referee and Hamza Al-Nasiri as the second assistant. Mustafa Kachaf will serve as the fourth official.

This crucial encounter is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, with kick-off set for 9:00 PM local time. The match is expected to be a fiercely contested battle between the league leaders and their closest rivals.

It is also noteworthy that Hamza Al-Fariq is slated to serve as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the upcoming World Cup finals, alongside Jalal Jiyed, Brinsi Zakaria, and Akarkad Mustafa.

Q&A

Who will officiate the Simba SC vs. Young Africans match in the Tanzanian League?

Referee Hamza Al-Fariq will officiate the highly anticipated Simba SC vs. Young Africans clash. He leads a Moroccan refereeing team, including Lahcen Azgaou and Hamza Al-Nasiri as assistants, following an official request from the Tanzanian Football Federation.

What is the significance of the Simba SC vs. Young Africans match?

The Simba SC vs. Young Africans match is a crucial encounter in Week 22 of the Tanzanian League. It features the league leaders against their closest rivals, making it a fiercely contested battle with significant implications for the title race.

What other major role is referee Hamza Al-Fariq expected to have?

Referee Hamza Al-Fariq is also slated to serve as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the upcoming World Cup finals. This prestigious appointment highlights his international standing and expertise in officiating high-stakes football matches.

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