CAF Champions League: Congolese Referee John Pierre Ngyan to officiate Al Swehly SC vs Espérance in Misrata

Written by: Adel Khelifi on October 5, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) designated, this Sunday, a Congolese refereeing trio led by John Pierre Ngyan to officiate the first leg of the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League between Libyan Al-Swehli and Espérance Sportive de Tunis.

The match is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, starting at 8:00 p.m. Tunisian time, at Misrata Stadium.

John Pierre Ngyan will be assisted by his compatriots Vital Goufal and Boudral Rol.

The continental body has also designated Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed to officiate the second leg between Espérance de Tunis and Al-Swehli, scheduled for Saturday, October 24 at 5:00 p.m., at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès.

Jalal Jayed will be assisted by his compatriots Zakaria Brinsi and Mustapha Akrad.




Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.