Ahmed Arajiga to referee Star Sport Academy v RS Berkane in CAF Champions League

The Confederation of African Football has appointed the Tanzanian referee to take charge of this first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2026–27 Champions League.

The match is scheduled for 17 October at the Paynesville-Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, with kick-off set for 4 pm GMT. This fixture forms part of the race to qualify for the group stage of the continental competition.

Ahmed Ally Arajiga has experience of African competitions. The Tanzanian referee regularly officiates in the Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. He also took part in the 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2024 African Nations Championship.

His experience also extends to international competitions. He has officiated matches in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and recently took part in the first two rounds of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.