CAF Assigns Officials for Nations FC’s Clash in Bamako

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Merveil Melvin Mandekouzou-Vendafara from the Central African Republic to officiate the first-leg Confederation Cup match between FC Diarra and Nations FC [L93]. The match will be held on September 5, 2026, at the Stade Mamadou Konaté in Bamako [L93].

The officiating crew includes assistant referees from Cameroon and the Central African Republic [L93]. Additionally, Belhassen Bessamra of Tunisia will serve as match commissioner, while Guinea’s Oulera Daloba is the referees assessor [L93]. Nations FC enters this demanding away fixture aiming for a positive result that will stabilize their position before the return leg [L93].