CAF Appoints Four Sierra Leonean Officials for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers

HowThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed four Sierra Leonean football officials to officiating and match administration roles in the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures scheduled for November 13 and 17, 2026.

The appointments, announced by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), involve two match commissioners and two refereeing officials assigned to three international fixtures.

Two Sierra Leonean Referees Assigned to Lesotho-Gabon Match

Sulaiman Santio Kamara (left) and Mahmoud Alie Conteh (right)

Referee Sulaiman Santio Kamara and assistant referee Mamoud Alie Conteh have been appointed to officiate the qualifying match between Lesotho and Gabon on Tuesday, November 17.

However, Kamara will serve as the centre referee, while Conteh will perform the duties of Assistant Referee 2.

The match, designated Fixture No. 86, is among the scheduled qualifying encounters for the 2027 continental tournament.

Conteh and Saquee Appointed Match Commissioners

Mohamed Alphaka Conteh (left), Prince Kai Saquee (right)

Conteh, a legal practitioner, will oversee match administration responsibilities for Fixture No. 89.

Another appointment who is Prince Kai Saquee, Second Vice President of the Sierra Leone Football Association, will serve as match commissioner for the Cape Verde-Liberia fixture scheduled for Friday, November 13.

The encounter carries the designation Match No. 82.

Match commissioners play an important role in CAF competitions. They oversee administrative arrangements, coordinate with match officials and ensure that all fixtures comply with competition regulations.

SLFA Welcomes the Appointments

The Sierra Leone Football Association has congratulated all four officials and wished them success in their respective assignments.

The appointments provide Sierra Leonean officials with opportunities to contribute to the organisation and officiating of international football matches.

Furthermore, they highlight the participation of Sierra Leoneans in continental football administration beyond the national team’s involvement in competitions.

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. This will mark the first time three East African countries have hosted the tournament together.