The Confederation of African Football has entrusted one of the continent’s fastest-rising referees with a high-profile assignment, appointing Cameroon’s Abdou Abdel Mefire to officiate Sunday’s Confederation Cup clash between ZESCO United and Egyptian giants Zamalek.

At just 29 years old, Mefire continues to break new ground in African officiating. He recently made headlines as the youngest referee at the concluded Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament that further underlined his growing reputation for composure, authority, and technical sharpness on the biggest stages.

CAF’s decision to hand him the whistle for such a demanding fixture reflects increasing confidence in a new generation of African match officials. With ZESCO United and Zamalek both carrying strong continental ambitions, all eyes will be on Mefire as he takes charge of a match that could prove pivotal in the group campaign and another important milestone in his rapidly rising career.