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Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe selected to officiate at FIFA Club World Cup

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Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe (left) during the AFCON 2023 [LinkedIn]

Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe is the only official from the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) region selected for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in America.

Yiembe, who boasts a wealth of experience at the international level, will act as an assistant official alongside other world-class referees in the tournament set for June 14 to July 13, 2025.

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