Leading the officiating team will be Alhadji Allaoi Mahamat from Chad, who has been appointed as the centre referee. He will be supported by fellow Chadian officials Issa Bogola and Moussa Hafiz, serving as the first and second assistant referees, respectively. The fourth official will be Abdelkerim Ousmanevle, also from Chad, while Somalia’s Ali Mohamed Ahmed has been designated as the referees’ assessor. Additionally, Makur Majok Kaeiom Mabil from South Sudan will act as the match commissioner, and Kenya’s Khakamelan Chikani will oversee safety and security during the event.
This match is critical for both teams in Group K of the qualifiers. Uganda currently leads the group with ten points and requires just one more point from their remaining two matches to secure qualification. In contrast, South Africa must win one of their two remaining matches against Uganda or South Sudan to ensure their place in the tournament. The stakes are high as both teams prepare to battle it out on the pitch.