The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed four Liberian referees to officiate the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Sudan and Ethiopia on September 25, giving Liberia another opportunity to showcase its football officiating talent on the continental stage.
Washington Dolo has been selected as the center referee for the crucial qualifier, placing the Liberian official at the heart of one of Africa’s major international football competitions.
Dolo will be assisted by fellow Liberians Joel W. Doe, who has been named first assistant referee, and Thomas N. Konneh, who will serve as the second assistant referee.
Moses B. Johnson completes the Liberian officiating team and will serve as the fourth official for the encounter.
The CAF appointment is significant for Liberian football, as the country continues to seek greater recognition and representation in continental competitions, not only through its national teams and clubs but also through its match officials.
For the Liberia Football Association (LFA), the selection of four Liberians for a major AFCON qualifying fixture represents an important vote of confidence in the quality and professionalism of the country’s referees.
Their appointment also provides an opportunity for Liberia’s football authorities to demonstrate that the country has officials capable of handling high-level international matches under the scrutiny of CAF.
The Sudan-Ethiopia encounter will therefore carry significance beyond the result on the field, with the performance of the Liberian officiating team likely to attract attention from football stakeholders at home and across the continent.
For Dolo, Doe, Konneh and Johnson, the assignment is a chance to represent Liberia with distinction and strengthen the country’s reputation in African football officiating.
The match is part of the qualifying campaign for the 2027 AFCON, with Sudan and Ethiopia expected to battle for valuable points as they pursue a place at the continent’s premier national-team tournament.
Liberian football supporters will be watching closely, hoping the four officials deliver a strong and professional performance and further open the door for more Liberian referees to receive CAF and other international appointments.
