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By Angu Lesley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Football writer kick442.com – Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cameroonian referee Abdel Mefire and assistant referees Carine Fomo Atezambong and Rodrigue Menye Mpele have been appointed to officiate the decisive Gabon National Professional Football League (LINAFP) fixture between ASO Stade Mandji and AS Mangasport on Saturday, July 4, at the Pierre-Claver Divoungui Stadium in Port-Gentil.<\/p>\n

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According to an official communiqu\u00e9 issued by the Ligue Nationale de Football Professionnel (LINAFP), the appointment follows a request made in collaboration with the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) for an international refereeing team from Cameroon to oversee the title-deciding encounter and guarantee neutrality and sporting fairness.<\/p>\n

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The communiqu\u00e9 states that the Cameroonian officials were designated to handle \u201cthe decisive match of the National Championship\u201d as part of measures aimed at ensuring the integrity of the competition.<\/p>\n

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The trio are expected to travel to Libreville on Friday ahead of the highly anticipated fixture.<\/p>\n

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The assignment is another major continental recognition for Cameroonian officiating. Abdel Mefire was the centre referee for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) final, while assistant referee Rodrigue Menye Mpele\u2014Cameroon\u2019s Best Assistant Referee in 2024\u2014has officiated at multiple CHAN tournaments, including several finals.<\/p>\n

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Completing the team is Carine Fomo Atezambong, one of Africa\u2019s most accomplished assistant referees. She has officiated at the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup, worked at multiple Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations finals, and featured in more than 15 major international tournaments, cementing her reputation among the continent\u2019s elite match officials.<\/p>\n

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The latest appointment further reinforces Cameroon\u2019s reputation as one of Africa\u2019s leading producers of top-level match officials and reflects the growing confidence of African football authorities in the country\u2019s refereeing standards.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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