Kenyan referee Dickens Mimisa is among the 10 center referees who are being considered to officiate the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (U20 AFCON) final in Egypt. With only two matches remaining before curtains close on the continental tourney, CAF has released majority of match officials back to their federations, opting to remain with just a few who will take charge in the two matches. Hosts Egypt will face Kenya’s group opponents Nigeria in the third-place playoff while Rising Stars’ other group stage opponent, Morocco will lock horns with South Africa in the final. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8931528##Mimisa is among the ten centre referees who are still in Egypt and could be the main whistler in the final. One of the main considerations for the retained referees was progress of their host countries with the majority of those whose nations made it to the last four released as a way of maintaining impartiality in officiating.This move is yet another show of confidence in Mimisa’s ability to handle high profile matches as well as steps in the right direction for growth in his officiating career.Mimisa’s first game in charge in the tournament was between Egypt and Sierra Leone on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at the Suez Canal Stadium.Amount Rising Stars players earned as AFCON U20 allowancesSierra Leone produced a remarkable second half comeback to hand te hosts a 4-1 beating.The Sawagongo High School alumnus was also in charge of the first leg of the Mashemeji Derby played on Sunday, 30 March 2025.How Salim Babu motivated Kenya U20 winger to a goal at U20 AFCONIn his other life, Mimisa a Structural and Highway Engineer, having graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT).Mimisa’s appointment is another addition to the high assignments Kenyan referees keep receiving.Kevin Wangaya looking to land life-changing deal after impressive U20 AFCON outingAssistant Referee Stephen Yiembe is set to officiate in the newly-structured FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America slated for 14 June 2025 to 13 July 2025.Other Kenyan centre referees who have been engaged in high profile assignments in recent times include; Peter Kamaku and Josephine Wanjiku.
