Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe is among four Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) match officials FIFA has appointed to officiate at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics will feature 32 sporting disciplines, including football, and will take place from July 26th to August 11th in France. Egypt and Mali have qualified to represent Africa in the men’s category, while in the women’s category, Nigeria will face South Africa, and Zambia will take on Morocco to decide who takes the two slots.##NAJAVA_MECA_8002306##Canada is the defending champions in the women’s category, while Brazil, who were the two-time defending champions in the men’s category, failed to qualify.The men’s tournament is a U-23 competition, but three players in each squad over the age of 23 are allowed to compete for their nations, while the women’s category allows players of all ages to compete.Yiembe, who serves as an assistant referee, has seen his profile continue to rise. The Paris assignment comes a few months after he officiated at the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. He was also part of the officials at the 2023 U23 AFCON in Morocco and has officiated in a number of CAF Club football games.Kenya U20 star joins reputable player agency, eyes european moveOther referees selected from the CECAFA Zone include Ismail Mohmood Ali (Sudan), Ahmed Liban Abdoulrazack (Djibouti), and the only female referee, Shamira Nabadda from Uganda.“We are very happy and proud to have our referees selected for the Paris Olympics,” said Ali Ahmed, the head of refereeing at CECAFA.FIFA has appointed 21 referees, 42 assistants, 20 video match officials, and 6 support officials who will be in charge of both the men’s and women’s categories. Ten match officials from Africa have been appointed by FIFA.CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup : Guest nations register interest
