CAF has named the officials for the Confederation Cup round of 32 first leg between Kitara FC and Egypt’s Al Ahly. The game will be played on 17th October 2026 at Hoima City Stadium.
South Africa’s Eugine Nkosinathi Mdluli will be the center referee. He has refereed in the top league since 2015 and has been on the CAF international panel since 2019. In July 2026, he was named the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) Referee of the 2025/26 Season.
Two fellow South Africans, Khamusi Razwimisani and Abi Kamohelo Ramutsindela, will run the line as first and second assistant referees. Another South African, Sikhumbuzo Patrick Gasa, will be the fourth official.
Ethiopia’s Gizate Alemu Mazengia will be the referees assessor, while Rwanda’s Sekamana Abdoul Abdoul Khaliq will serve as match commissioner.
Kitara will want to make home advantage count as they host record time winners Al Ahly for the first time in front of their Hoima fans.