World Cup 2026 (Q): Here are the referees for the South Sudan vs DR Congo match
Four Zimbabwean officials will oversee the Matchday 7 fixture of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers between South Sudan and DR Congo.
The game will take place on September 5, 2025, at the National Stadium in Juba. Brighton Chimene will serve as the main referee. Luckson Mhara and Edgar Rumeck have been appointed as the assistant referees (first and second assistants). Lawrence Zimondi completes the team as the fourth official.
Zimbabwean 🇿🇼 referees Brighton Chimene, Luckson Mhara, Edgar Rumeck and Lawrence Zimhondi have been appointed to take charge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between South Sudan 🇸🇸 and DR Congo 🇨🇩 in Juba South Sudan next month.
✅ Referee: Brighton Chimene pic.twitter.com/ZI32qK4bIz
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DR Congo can qualify directly by finishing top of the group.
