Bahraini referee team takes charge in AFC Champions League

TDT | Manama

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A Bahraini refereeing team was appointed to officiate the match between Jordan’s Al-Hussein Youth Club and Kuwait’s Al-Kuwait SC on October 2 as part of the second round of the AFC Champions League for the 2024/2025 season.

The officiating team included referee Ammar Mahfoodh, assistant referees Mohammed Jaffar and Abdullah Saleh, with Ismail Habeeb serving as the fourth official.

Their collective expertise and professionalism were on full display as they orchestrated a smooth and fair game.

The selection of this Bahraini refereeing team for such a high-level match shows their consistent performance and growing reputation across Asia.

Ahmed Al-Theeb, Head of the Referees Committee at the Bahrain Football Association said that it is a testament to their rising standards and the confidence international organizations have in Bahraini officials.

Referee Ammar Mahfoodh has been a prominent figure in the Asian refereeing community, consistently performing at high levels.

Both assistant referees, Mohammed Jaffar and Abdullah Saleh, are also members of the AFC elite list for 2024, having officiated in various tournaments. Ismail Habeeb has also proven his capabilities in several matches.