CAF Champions League: Angolan referee to blow crucial Al Ahly v Al-Merrikh clash

By Samantha Allen

Published: March 3, 2022 | 12:03 PM GMT

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Angolan referee Helder Martins to officiate Saturday’s crucial CAF Champions League clash between Al Ahly and Al-Merrikh.

After drawing (0-0) their opening game against Sudan’s Al Hilal, Al Ahly suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns at home in their second match.

Al Ahly are only third in the Group A standings

The Reds lie third with just one point from two matches, three points behind second-placed Al-Merrikh who they will face at home on Saturday, 5 March.

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 SA time.

The match was due to be played last month in match-day 1, but due the Al Ahly’s commitments in the FIFA Club World Cup, the match had to be postponed.

The clash will be held in Cairo at the WE Al Ahly Al-Salam Stadium.

Helder Martins will be assisted by compatriots Gerson Emiliano and Molida Moses.

Gabon’s Eric Togo-Castane has been chosen as the fourth official.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.