The Confederation of African Football has appointed a refereeing team from Lesotho to officiate the second leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round match between MC Alger and Enyimba FC. Officials will manage the encounter scheduled for Friday at 8:00 PM at Ali Ammar Stadium in Douera.
The Appointed Refereeing Team
Retselisitsoe David Molise serves as the referee for the match between MC Alger and Enyimba FC. He leads the officiating crew from Lesotho during the second leg of the Confederation of African Football preliminary round fixture.
Soro Fatsouani and Siza Shaun Dangamandla Siza perform duties as the assistant referees for the encounter. Their roles involve monitoring the touchlines to support the match officials throughout the 90 minutes of play at Ali Ammar Stadium.
Sifafathi Adam completes the officiating team as the fourth official. He manages the technical areas and coordinates substitutions between the two clubs. All appointed personnel hold responsibility for maintaining the regulations set by the Confederation of African Football during the match.
Context of the Match
MC Alger enters the upcoming second leg encounter trailing by two goals following the first leg match held in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Enyimba FC secured a 2-0 victory during that initial fixture on Sunday, 18 October. The Algerian side now faces the challenge of overcoming this deficit on their home pitch at Ali Ammar Stadium in Douera to remain in the competition. Players including Ahmed Kouhili, Ayoub Abdellaoui, Oussama Ben Hawa, and Mohamed Benkhemassa must navigate the tactical requirements of the match to reverse the results from the first leg. Confederation of African Football regulations govern the proceedings as the home team attempts to recover from the earlier defeat sustained in Nigeria. The officiating crew from Lesotho oversees the contest to ensure compliance with tournament standards throughout the 90 minutes of regulation play.
MC Alger Squad Updates
MC Alger head coach Amir Nechiche faces significant squad adjustments ahead of the match at Ali Ammar Stadium. Ahmed Kouhili returns to the squad for the second leg after missing the initial fixture in Nigeria. His inclusion provides an additional option for the Algerian side as they attempt to recover from the 2-0 deficit sustained on 18 October.
Ayoub Abdellaoui will not participate in the fixture against Enyimba FC. The team captain remains unavailable for selection due to an injury sustained prior to the match. His absence requires a reorganization of the defensive line for the home team.
Oussama Ben Hawa also misses the encounter. Match regulations confirm he is suspended for this specific Confederation of African Football preliminary round fixture. Mohamed Benkhemassa and his teammates must compensate for these personnel changes to remain in the competition. The officiating team from Lesotho will monitor the implementation of these squad adjustments throughout the 90 minutes of play.
