AFCON Referees Remain Secret: CAF Keeps Quarterfinal Call-Ups Under Wraps
CAF's refereeing committee has kept quarterfinal officiating assignments under wraps, signaling a confidential process that has sparked tension among teams. Sources name a South African official for the Senegal–Mali match while other match-ups stay undisclosed. The secrecy extends to the Morocco–Cameroon, Egypt–Ivory Coast, and Algeria–Nigeria games, fueling anxiety ahead of the knockout stage. Officials insist referees will be notified by email, but the ongoing secrecy points to significant internal confusion within CAF.