The Confederation of African Football has released the full roster of match officials selected for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
For this edition of the continental showpiece, CAF has appointed 73 seasoned officials, including 28 referees, 31 assistant referees and 14 VAR specialists.
The lineup features top-tier arbiters drawn from every region of Africa, many of whom have handled major CAF competitions over the years.
According to CAF, all selected officials will report to Morocco on 15 December 2025 for an intensive preparation programme ahead of the tournament.
The training, coordinated by CAF’s Referees Department, will feature physical, technical and theoretical evaluations to guarantee peak officiating standards throughout the competition.
CAF noted that the meticulous selection process reflects its commitment to improving refereeing quality, safeguarding the integrity of its tournaments, and advancing technical standards across African football.
Morocco will stage the 2025 AFCON from 18 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
