Ugandan referee Duula Joshua appointed for Olympic Eagles match in Lubumbashi

Complete Sports reported that Ugandan referee Duula Joshua will officiate the first leg between Nigeria's Olympic Eagles and DR Congo at TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Friday, 13 November. Daily Post confirmed Joshua will be assisted by compatriots for the same fixture. P.M. News added that officials from the Central African Republic will serve as match commissioner and referee assessor.

What we know

• Duula Joshua appointed referee for Nigeria vs DR Congo U-23 qualifier
• Match to be played at TP Mazembe Stadium, Lubumbashi
• Date set for Friday 13 November
• Central African Republic officials Jean Marie Koyakobo and Alain Brice Letokouzou assigned as match commissioner and assessor

Why it matters: The match is scheduled for Friday 13 November, determining which side advances in the 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifiers.

Sources

1. 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Ugandan Official To Officiate DR Congo–Olympic Eagles First Leg – Complete Sports, 5 Nov 2026
2. 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Ugandan referee appointed for DR Congo vs Olympic Eagles first leg – Daily Post, 5 Nov 2026
3. Ugandan referee to officiate Olympic Eagles’ clash with DR Congo – P.M. News, 5 Nov 2026
4. 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: DR Congo begin preparations for Olympic Eagles clash – Daily Post, 9 Nov 2026
5. 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: DR Congo Begin Training Ahead Olympic Eagles Showdown – Complete Sports, 9 Nov 2026
6. 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles Arrive In Lubumbashi Ahead Of DR Congo Clash – Complete Sports, 35 min ago

Updates

• 5 Nov, 18:42 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 5 Nov, 18:42 WAT – Now also reported by P.M. News
• 5 Nov, 17:18 WAT – No longer developing - story consolidated
• 5 Nov, 11:44 WAT – Story published - 2 outlets

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