Abongile Tom appointed referee for Scottland FC v Petro de Luanda in CAF Champions League

The Confederation of African Football has appointed the South African referee to officiate this first leg of the second qualifying round of the Champions League.

The match will take place on 18 October in Zimbabwe. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 pm GMT at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. Scottland FC and Petro de Luanda will each be looking to gain an advantage in this first leg to move closer to qualifying for the group stage of Africa’s most prestigious club competition.

A FIFA international referee since 2020, Abongile Tom has experience of major international competitions. The South African official has notably officiated matches in the African Nations Championship and the Africa Cup of Nations.

He also took part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.