2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Ugandan referee appointed for DR Congo vs Olympic Eagles first leg

Ugandan Duula Joshua will be at the centre when the Olympic Eagles take on the Democratic Republic of Congo in the first leg of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second-round qualifying tie.

The encounter is slated for the TP Mazembe Stadium, Lubumbashi on Friday, 13 November.

Joshua will be assisted by his compatriots Brianson Musisi (first assistant referee) and Katerega Ashiraf (second assistant referee).

Another Ugandan, William Oloya, will serve as the fourth official for the game.

Central African Republic duo, Jean Marie Koyakobo and Alain Brice Letokouzou, have been appointed match commissioner and referee assessor, respectively.

Nigeria will host the reverse fixture at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne, on Tuesday, 17 November.