CAF has appointed Senegal’s Djibril Camara to referee the CAF Confederation Cup final between Mamelodi Sundowns and USM Alger on 8 November 2026. Senegal’s National Police welcomed the news.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has entrusted Djibril Camara, a referee and volunteer deputy police officer with Senegal’s National Police, with the whistle for the CAF Confederation Cup final between Mamelodi Sundowns and USM Alger. The news, reported by APA, puts a Senegalese referee at the heart of the continental showpiece.
The match is scheduled for 8 November 2026 at 15:00 GMT. Senegal’s National Police, of which Djibril Camara is a member, welcomed his appointment in a note published on its official digital channels.
A source of pride for the National Police
In the note, Senegal’s National Police celebrates seeing one of its own called up to take charge of the final. “The National Police has the immense pleasure of announcing the appointment of our Volunteer Deputy Police Officer by the Confederation of African Football,” the message reads, as quoted by APA.
The institution stresses the symbolic significance of the appointment: “This noble appointment is an immense source of pride for the entire National Police, which thus sees the excellence of its talents recognised on the continental stage.” A way of highlighting its officer’s career.
Sundowns and USM Alger in the final
On the pitch, the final will pit Mamelodi Sundowns against USM Alger, who will battle for the CAF Confederation Cup trophy. Djibril Camara’s appointment is part of the refereeing for this fixture. The source does not mention any other members of the refereeing team.
A referee in the spotlight
With this appointment, a Senegalese referee finds himself in the spotlight for the final. The National Police note highlights the excellence of its talents, without detailing Djibril Camara’s refereeing career.
The source does not specify his assistants, the venue of the match, or the format of the final (single match or two legs).