CAF hands a full Ghanaian officiating quartet the whistle for Gabon vs Lesotho, a strong endorsement of the country's referees.
Ghana's referees are heading to Libreville with a full continental vote of confidence. CAF has appointed an all-Ghanaian officiating team for the AFCON 2027 qualifier between hosts Gabon and Lesotho, with Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea in the middle.
Laryea will lead the crew as centre referee. Roland Nii Dodoo Addy will run the line as Assistant Referee 1, and Emmanuel Dolagbanu takes Assistant Referee 2. Julian Nii Akwa Nunoo completes the quartet as fourth official.
Sending a full crew from a single country is a notable show of trust. Officials who work together regularly tend to know each other's signals, positioning and decision-making habits, and that familiarity can make a real difference in a tense qualifier. When the stakes are high and the margins are tight, clear communication between referee and assistants can shape how a match is managed.
Laryea brings plenty of experience from previous CAF and international assignments, which should give the team a steady hand if the contest turns tight. For Ghana's refereeing community, this is another chance to show the depth of talent coming through, and proof that African officiating is increasingly trusted with big continental fixtures.
