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CAF appoints Eritrean referee for FC Samartex VS Victoria United Champions League clash
Henok Tesfamikael Zerom from Eritrea will be the referee for Sunday’s CAF Champions League preliminary round 2nd leg game between Ghanaian Champions FC Samartex 1996 and Victoria United from Cameroon.
Zerom, 34, will be assisted by compatriots Sirak Samuel Menghis (Assistant I), Adel Salih Hamid (Assistant II) and Musie Beyene Tewelde (Fourth Official), while Sinko Zeli from Cote D’Ivoire serves as Match Commissioner.
FC Samartex will head into the game as favorites having won the 1st leg 1-0 in Cameroon. The game is scheduled for 15H00 kick off at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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