Nigerian referee Joseph Odey Ogabor has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to take charge of the CAF Champions League preliminary round first-leg encounter between Medeama SC and TP Mazembe, with his compatriots also included in the officiating crew.
The match is scheduled for September 6, 2026, at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, Ghana, with kick-off set for 3:00 p.m. GMT. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Ogabor will be assisted by fellow Nigerians Tejiri Besmart Digbori and Ahmad Tijjani Mustapha, while Salisu Basheer has been appointed as the fourth official.
Gambian Bakary K. Jammeh will serve as Match Commissioner, with Ivorian Sinko Zeli appointed as Referee Assessor.
The fixture will mark Medeama's first competitive outing of the 2026/27 season, with the Ghana Premier League champions looking to secure an advantage against experienced Congolese opponents TP Mazembe.
The return leg is scheduled for September 12, 2026, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.