Gambian referee Bakary Papa Gassama has been selected to officiate at the 2013 African Cup of Nations. Gassama, who will be 36 on the day of the final match of the tournament, has been included in a 38-man officials list released by the Confederation of African Football for the South Africa edition from the 19th of January to 10th February.
He is among the 12 Gambians listed as FIFA referees which include five referees and seven assistants. The CAF list, which is posted on the official site of the governing body of the continent's football, consists of 18 referees and 21 assistant referees. Most of those referees are regular participants in football competitions organised on the continent. They are expected to arrive in Johannesburg by January 15, to review some aspects, before the kick-off of the tourney.
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