This continental tournament, which brings together players from domestic leagues across Africa, will be co-hosted by Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya next month.

One month before the competition kicks off, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released a list of the 65 referees who will officiate the tournament. Among them are 26 center referees, 25 assistant referees, and 14 VAR officials.

Mutuyimana, who will serve as an assistant referee, is the only Rwandan selected for the 2024 CHAN from those officiating on the field. Another Rwandan, Mukansanga Salima, who is experienced in using VAR technology, is returning after stepping down from her role as a center referee.

He is set to officiate in his second consecutive CHAN tournament after recently attended training sessions for referees ahead of the competition in early December. CHAN 2024 will feature 19 teams, with 17 countries already confirmed, with Rwanda expected to be among the final two teams.

The Rwanda National Football Team, Amavubi, ended their qualification campaign with a win against South Sudan in the final qualifiers. The aggregate score was 4-4 over two legs, with the away-goal rule set to be applied for the final decision.

The two Rwandans join other officials from 40 countries with Morocco having the highest number of 5. Kenya and South Africa have 3 officials each. 18 countries including Rwanda have 2 officials each while the remaining 19 countries have one official each.

Dieudonné Mutuyimana is among the 65 officials for the CHAN 2024 tournament.

Salima Rhadia Mukansanga, has been selected to officiate as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).