David GOMBE
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has named the match officials that will handle Uganda Cranes forthcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifier matches.
Uganda will host Botswana and Algeria on 7th and 10th June 2024 respectively at the newly refurbished Mandela National Stadium in Namboole.
Uganda is in Group G alongside Algeria, Botswana, Guinea, Somalia and Mozambique.
They opened their qualification campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Guinea before overcoming Somalia 1-0 in their second game.
Kpan Clement Franklin from Ivory Coast will be in charge of the contest between Uganda and Botswana and will be assisted by Adiouman Koabenan Prosper and Etien Eba Medard Wenceslas.
Vlei Patrick Tanguy is the fourth official while Hailu Tesfaneshi is the referee assessor.
The game between Uganda and Algeria will be officiated by officials from Benin led by center referee Ligali Adissa Abdul Raphou.
Kouton Gbemassiandan and Hontonnou Lucien Todegnon are the first and second assistants.
Match officials for Uganda Cranes games against Botswana and Algeria respectively;
Matchday Three
Uganda vs Botswana
Kickoff: 7PM EAT
Centre Referee – Kpan Clement Franklin
Assistant Referee 1 – Adiouman Koabenan Prosper
Assistant Referee 2 – Etien Eba Medard Wenceslas
Fourth Official – Vlei Patrick Tanguy
Referee Assessor – Hailu Tesfanesh
Match Commisioner – Too Solomon Kaptingei
Matchday Four
Uganda vs Algeria – 10th June 2024
Kickoff: 7PM EAT
Centre Referee – Ligali Adissa Abdul Raphou
Assistant Referee 1- Kouton Gbemassiandan
Assistant Referee 2 – Hontonnou Lucien Todegnon
Fourth Official- Ahomlanto Dedjinnanchi Tanislas
Referee Assessor – Sanusie Rashid
Match Commissioner – Oliele Francis
