Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has been handed another high-profile continental assignment after being selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the CAF Confederation Cup clash between South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs and Egypt’s Al Masry.

The encounter is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 8, in South Africa, with both sides pushing for a crucial result as they battle for qualification to the next round of the competition.

Laryea’s appointment follows a series of notable officiating roles across African football. At the most recent Africa Cup of Nations, he was in charge of the semi-final between Morocco and Nigeria, a performance that earned widespread praise and further cemented his reputation as one of the continent’s top referees, despite criticism from some sections of Nigerian fans.

On the domestic front, the referee continues to receive recognition for his rising profile. He was recently honoured by the Ghana Football Association after being awarded his FIFA referee badge, officially placing him among Ghana’s elite officials qualified for international assignments.

His selection for the Kaizer Chiefs–Al Masry fixture underlines Ghana’s increasing presence and influence in African football officiating.