12/05/2026
Liberian Referee Emmanuel Mensah Selected for 2026 U-17 AFCON in Morocco
The Liberia Football Association is excited to announce that Referee Emmanuel Mensah has been selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, taking place from 13 May April to 2 June, 2026.
Referee Mensah is one of 23 center referees selected for this prestigious tournament.
The 2026 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations is the 16th edition (21st if editions without hosts are included) of the annual African youth football tournament organized by CAF for players aged 17 and below.
Sixteen national teams are competing for the championship and secure one of the top 10 qualification spots for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
Mensah's selection comes a year after his selection by CAF as one of the match officials of the 2025 U20 AFCON held in Egypt.
The LFA remains committed to supporting referees, ensuring fair play, integrity, and professionalism at all levels of the game.
Credit: LFA