Seven Moroccan referees have been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate during the final phase of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), which will be held in Ivory Coast (January 13-February 11), reports the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). “Morocco dominates the list of 68 referees, central, assistants and VAR (video assistance to refereeing), selected for the next CAN alongside Egypt,” indicates the same source. Thus, continues the federal body, Bouchra Kerboubi, Moroccan international referee, stands out as the only woman among the selected central referees, adding that she will officiate as central referee during CAN matches, alongside her compatriots Jalal Jayed and Samir Guezzaz. Mostapha Akerkad and Lahcen Azguaou have been appointed as assistant referees, while Redouane Jayed and Zakaria Brinzi will serve as VAR referees. 0.9rem; »>
