Zimbabwean match official Brighton Chimene has been included on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) list of elite referees set to attend a high-level training programme in Cairo ahead of the business end of the interclub competitions.
The selected officials will take part in specialised sessions focused on fitness, technical accuracy and match management as CAF prepares for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals of its flagship club tournaments.
Chimene’s selection signals strong continental trust in the Zimbabwean referee, placing him among Africa’s top officials being groomed for high-pressure assignments.
CAF views the Cairo camp as the final phase of preparation before decisive appointments are made for the knockout rounds, with the governing body aiming to maintain high officiating standards in its premier competitions.
The development is a positive milestone for Zimbabwean refereeing, with Chimene flying the national flag on the continental stage.
