Tanguy Patrice Mebiame from Gabon has been designated as the referee for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture between Medeama SC and Al Ahly of Egypt.
Assisting Mebiame will be Elvis Guy Noupue Nguegoue from Cameroon (Assistant I), Urbain Ondo Ndong from Gabon (Assistant II), and Cregue Fleury Moukagni from Gabon (Fourth Official).
Alhaji Babagana Kalli from Nigeria has been appointed as the Match Commissioner. The officiating team also includes Shantali Shuaibu Aminu, Referee Assessor from Nigeria; Nasiru Sarkintudu Jibril, General Coordinator from Nigeria; Sannie Ibrahim Daara, Media Officer from Ghana; and Queen Wutdeama Otarakpo, Security Officer from Nigeria.
The highly anticipated Champions' League Group D encounter, scheduled for a 16:00Hrs kickoff, will be held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Friday, February 23, 2024.
Medeama SC's defensive capabilities receive a significant lift as top defender Nurudeen Abdulai is declared fit to take on Al Ahly in the upcoming CAF Champions League clash this Friday in Kumasi.
Abdulai had been sidelined with a shoulder injury sustained during the encounter against Young Africans, forcing him to miss subsequent matches. However, the resilient defender has completed his recovery and is back in full training.
Renowned for his commanding presence in defense, Abdulai's return bolsters Medeama's backline stability. His absence was keenly felt in previous matches, but his comeback provides a vital boost to the team's defensive setup.
The timing of Abdulai's return couldn't be more opportune, offering the squad a confidence boost as they prepare to face the formidable challenge posed by Al Ahly in the Champions League.
With Abdulai back in contention, fans can expect a reinforced defensive unit ready to thwart the attacking threats posed by Al Ahly. His presence adds an extra layer of resilience to Medeama's defensive efforts.
As the team gears up for the crucial showdown, Abdulai's return epitomizes both his individual determination and the collective resolve of the squad.
Abdulai's absence from Ghana's final squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire due to injury underscores the significance of his recovery and return to action for Medeama SC.
Medeama SC are wearing a brave face as they have no new injury worries ahead of Friday's CAF Champions League against Al Ahly.
In a bid to rally overwhelming support for their crucial CAF Champions League encounter against Al Ahly, Ghanaian champions Medeama have announced a significant reduction in ticket prices for the highly anticipated clash at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
Tickets for the pivotal match will be available at incredibly affordable rates, starting from as low as 10 Ghana cedis ($0.80) and 20 Ghana cedis ($1.60), with the highest priced tickets set at 100 Ghana cedis ($8.02). The initiative aims to attract a massive turnout of fans and create a vibrant atmosphere to cheer on the team against the formidable African champions.
Recognizing the pivotal role of home support, Medeama is keen to harness the power of the "12th man" in this crucial fixture. The team boasts an unbeaten record in Kumasi, having secured a victory against CR Belouizdad and a draw against Young Africans in previous matches.
With their sights set on advancing to the next stage of the competition, Medeama is determined to clinch a vital win against Al Ahly. Despite currently trailing at the bottom of the group standings, they are only two points adrift of group leaders Al Ahly after four matches, with CR Belouizdad and Young Africans occupying the second and third spots respectively.
Realizing the importance of seizing the moment, Medeama is fully aware of the significance of claiming victory on Friday to significantly bolster their chances of progressing to the quarter-finals in the fiercely contested group stage.
As the dust settles on the 34th edition of TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, all eyes are now on the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.
The preliminary draw for the tournament is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 20 February 2024, in Cairo, Egypt.
The draw ceremony is slated for 14:00 local time (12:00 GMT) and will set the stage for the tournament's preliminary round. This round will feature the eight lowest-ranked teams according to the FIFA ranking: Somalia, Djibouti, Sao Tome, Chad, Mauritius, South Sudan, Liberia, and Eswatini.
Scheduled to be played on a home-and-away basis during the FIFA Window of 18-26 March 2024, these matches will determine the four teams that advance to join the 44 exempted teams for the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.
FC Porto have announced left-back Zaidu Sanusi will undergo anterior cruciate ligament and the external lateral ligament surgery to resolve a recent left knee issue.
