Malawian FIFA assistant referee Clemence Kanduku is expected to officiate at the 2021 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations to take place in Mauritania between February 14 and March 6, 2021.
Kanduku (left) during a previous international match he officiated
Kanduku is among the 35 African referees that Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has selected for the biannual tournament.
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Referees Development Officer, Maxwell Mtonga was delighted with the news, saying the experience that Malawian referees get at such international tournaments helps in improving their performance in local competitions.
“This is very encouraging because it’s shows the confidence that CAF has for the Malawian referees because of their performance.