The North African Football Confederation has announced the refereeing team for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup qualifier between Egypt and Tunisia. Libyan international referee Abd al-Wahid Harwida will lead the match, which is set to take place on Tuesday at 6:00 PM Cairo time at the Olympic Stadium in Sousse, Tunisia. The match is part of the North Africa tournament that will determine the teams advancing to the U17 Africa Cup.

The North African Football Confederation's Referees Committee made the decision to assign Harwida to manage the match between Egypt's U17 team and their Tunisian counterparts. Egypt's U17 team, born in 2010, will face off against Tunisia in a crucial qualifier. The tournament features teams from Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, with the top two teams advancing to the U17 Africa Cup.

In addition to Harwida, Egyptian referee Yousuf Al-Bastaki has been selected as the first assistant referee for the opening match of the tournament between Algeria and Morocco. Chadian referee Abd al-Rahman Adum will officiate the match. These matches are part of the North Africa tournament that will determine the teams advancing to the U17 Africa Cup.

The U17 Africa Cup qualifier is a significant event for young footballers in the region. The tournament provides a platform for teams to showcase their skills and compete against top teams in North Africa. Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco are all vying for a spot in the U17 Africa Cup.

The referee team assigned to the matches has extensive experience in managing high-level football matches. Harwida, in particular, has a reputation for being a fair and impartial referee. His selection for the Egypt-Tunisia match is a testament to his expertise and ability to manage high-pressure games.

The North Africa tournament is a crucial step in the qualification process for the U17 Africa Cup. The top two teams from the tournament will advance to the U17 Africa Cup, where they will compete against the best teams from across the continent. The tournament is expected to be highly competitive, with teams from Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco all vying for a spot.

The matches will be closely watched by football fans across the region, who are eager to see their teams succeed. The U17 Africa Cup is an important event for young footballers, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and gain international experience. The tournament is also an opportunity for teams to develop their players and prepare them for future international competitions.

Key points

  • Libyan referee Abd al-Wahid Harwida to oversee Egypt-Tunisia U17 Africa Cup qualifier
  • Egyptian referee Yousuf Al-Bastaki selected as first assistant referee for Algeria-Morocco match
  • North Africa tournament to determine teams advancing to U17 Africa Cup

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