Elite African referee Bakary Papa Gassama has been appointed to officiate Hearts of Oak’s visit to AS Real de Bamako in the second preliminary round of the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup.
The Phobians play guests to the Malians first at the Stade du 26 Mars de Bamako on Saturday, October 8.
The 43-year old 2022 FIFA World Cup-bound Gambian, has been elected for the match alongside compatriots Lamin N.Jammeh who will act as the fourth official.

