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East African referees will once again be under the continental spotlight on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 night when they take charge of a decisive Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Group D clash between Benin and Senegal in Tangier, Morocco.
The match to be officiated by a strong East African team, will have Rwanda’s Uwikunda Samuel serving as the centre referee.
Kenya’s Gilbert Cheruiyot and Stephen Yiembe have been named assistant referees, while Peter Kamaku will act as the reserve referee for the match, scheduled for 10pm at the Stade Ibn Batouta.
The Video Assistant Referee duties will be handled by Abongile Tom of South Africa, assisted by Chimene Brighton from Zimbabwe.
The appointments come just days after Kenyan referees Kamaku, Cheruiyot and Yiembe oversaw the entertaining Group A encounter between Angola and Zimbabwe, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
The assignment carries even greater weight, with the Group D contest very close ahead of the final round of matches of what promises to be a tense and high-stakes encounter
The Benin versus Senegal clash is particularly crucial, as a win for either side could secure qualification to the knockout stages, while Benin is also eyeing a possible best third-placed finish.
