CAF Appoints Algerian Officials for Rivers United vs FC Les Aigles du Congo Clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Houssam Benyahia from Algeria as the centre referee for the CAF Champions League first round second leg match between Rivers United and FC Les Aigles du Congo.
The team of match officials arrived in Uyo on Friday evening, ahead of the crucial encounter.
The match, which takes place on Sunday, September 28, will be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, with kickoff set for 4:00pm (Nigeria time).
Benyahia will be supported by fellow Algerians:
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Hamza Bouzit (Assistant Referee 1)
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Haithem Bouima (Assistant Referee 2)
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Loutfi Bekouassa (Fourth Official)
CAF has also appointed Munkaila Nassam Adam from Ghana as the match commissioner.
Rivers United, known as the “Pride of Nigeria”, will look to build on their performance from the first leg as they host the “Eagles of Congo” in Uyo.
