CAF strengthens Match Commissioner capacity with 2026–2028 Panel Workshops
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is hosting a series of workshops in April for the new Match Commissioner panel appointed for the 2026–2028 cycle, further underlining its commitment to excellence in the organisation and delivery of African football competitions.
The fourth and final workshop will take place this week at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) in 6th of October City from 22-23 April, bringing to a close an important capacity-building programme for one of CAF’s key operational structures.
The workshops have equipped the newly appointed Match Commissioners with essential operational knowledge, regulatory guidance and practical training required to perform their duties effectively within the CAF competition environment.
The new panel includes more than 200 candidates, with each CAF Member Association nominating four officials, two male and two female, in line with CAF’s continued commitment to inclusivity, gender representation and professionalism across the continent.
To ensure the workshops were delivered effectively and to promote meaningful interaction and practical engagement, participants were divided into four groups according to geographical and linguistic criteria.
All four workshops have been hosted at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in 6th of October City, Egypt.
The role of the Match Commissioner remains central to the successful organisation and management of CAF fixtures, ensuring that matches are conducted in full accordance with CAF regulations and international football standards.
Their responsibilities include supervising overall match organisation, ensuring compliance with competition regulations, coordinating with stadium authorities and local organising structures, and overseeing the correct implementation of operational procedures.
Match Commissioners also play an important role in safeguarding the integrity of the match environment, including security arrangements, team arrival protocols, media operations, and the smooth functioning of the referee team, VAR room and technical staff.
In addition, they are required to submit detailed reports to CAF after each fixture, highlighting operational observations, incidents and recommendations that contribute to the continuous improvement of competition delivery.
Through these workshops, CAF has once again demonstrated its determination to strengthen the professional standards of African football and ensure that its competitions continue to be managed with the highest levels of efficiency, integrity and expertise.
Source: CAFOnline