Ugandan Match Officials Appointed For FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ugandan Match Officials Appointed for Zambia vs. Niger Match.

In a notable appointment, FIFA has selected four Ugandan match officials to officiate the FIFA World Cup 2026 preliminary competition match between Zambia and Niger in the African Zone, Group E.

The match is scheduled to take place on October 12, 2025, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia, with a kick-off time of 15:00 hrs (13:00 GMT).

Assistant Referee Hakim Mulindwa- Credit to Kamira .

Ugandan Match Officials Appointed

Referee: Kasalirwe Lucky Razake (Uganda)

Assistant Referee 1: Mulindwa Hakim (Uganda, Kampala Region)

Assistant Referee 2: Okudra Emmanuel (Uganda, West Nile)

Fourth Official: Okello Dick (Uganda, former FIFA Assistant Referee)

Credit to Kamira

Other Match Officials

Referee Assessor: Victor Gomez (South Africa, former FIFA Referee)

Match Commissioner: BWANYA Tendayi (Zimbabwe)

This is Kasalirwe Lucky Razake’s third Match in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
This implies that Kasalirwe Lucky Razake has already gained some experience in officiating FIFA World Cup Qualifiers matches during the 2026 campaign.

Having officiated two previous matches in the qualifiers:

Experience and Exposure: This is Kasalirwe’s third match, indicating he has some level of experience in handling high-stakes matches in the qualifiers.
Continued Trust in Officiating Abilities: FIFA’s appointment for a third match suggests confidence in Kasalirwe’s abilities as a referee in international matches.

Kasalirwe Lucky Razake Photo courtesy

Overall, this appointment reflects positively on Kasalirwe Lucky Razake’s refereeing career, showcasing his capabilities in handling significant international football matches

Details of the Match

• Match: Zambia vs. Niger
• Date: October 12, 2025
• Venue: Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia
• Kick-off: 15:00 hrs (13:00 GMT)

Credit- Jale Morgan.

The appointment of Ugandan match officials to a high-profile match like this underscores the progress being made in Ugandan football refereeing. It also provides valuable experience for the officials involved, contributing to their growth and development in international football officiating.