South Sudanese referee Ring Nyier Akech Malong has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the match between Eswatini and Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Malong will be assisted by his compatriots Gasim Madir Dehiya and Dau Daniel Dau, while the fourth official will be South African Thando Helpus Ndzandzeka. The match commissioner will be Namibian Shilunga Eratsus.
The selection of a refereeing team composed of professionals from different African countries reflects CAF's commitment to ensuring impartiality and transparency during the competition. This match is important for both teams, who are seeking to achieve their objectives at this stage of the qualifying rounds. The role of the referees will be crucial in ensuring that the match unfolds within the standards of fairness required in international competitions.
