The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed four Sierra Leonean football officials to roles in the upcoming qualifying matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled for November 13 and 17, 2026.
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) announced that the appointments involve two match commissioners and two referees for three international fixtures.
Referee Sulaiman Santio Kamara will take charge of the qualifying match between Lesotho and Gabon on November 17, with Mamoud Alie Conteh serving as Assistant Referee 2. This match is designated as Fixture No. 86 in the tournament’s schedule.
In addition, Mohamed Alphaka Conteh, a legal practitioner, will act as a match commissioner for Fixture No. 89, while Prince Kai Saquee, the SLFA’s Second Vice President, will oversee the Cape Verde-Liberia match on November 13, designated as Match No. 82.
Match commissioners are crucial in CAF competitions, as they manage administrative tasks, coordinate with officials, and ensure compliance with competition regulations.
The SLFA has expressed congratulations to the appointed officials and wished them success, acknowledging these appointments as a significant opportunity for Sierra Leoneans to engage in international football beyond the national team’s participation.
Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host the 2027 AFCON, marking the first occasion that three East African nations have collaboratively hosted the tournament.
