Brighton Chimene Makes History as First Zimbabwean to Officiate at CHAN Tournament5 August 2025
Brighton Chimene Makes History as First Zimbabwean to Officiate at CHAN Tournament
By Sports Correspondent
Zimbabwean referee Brighton Chimene has etched his name into the history books by becoming the first Zimbabwean match official to take charge of a game at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament Chimene is officiating the Group Stage clash between Congo and Sudan this afternoon, marking a significant milestone for both his personal career and Zimbabwean football His appointment is being celebrated as a breakthrough moment, symbolising the growing recognition of Zimbabwean referees on the continental stage Football fans and local officials have applauded the achievement
Many see it as a positive step for the development of refereeing standards in Zimbabwe and a sign of increased opportunities for officials at international level The CHAN tournament, which features national teams made up of players who play in their country’s domestic leagues, is organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and is currently underway Like this:LikeLoading…
Source: ZimEye
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