Malang Diedhiou, born on April thirtieth, nineteen seventy-three, is a distinguished retired international football referee hailing from Senegal. His career has been marked by significant contributions to the sport, particularly in high-stakes tournaments.
Throughout his officiating career, Diedhiou showcased his expertise on the international stage, notably refereeing matches in the Africa Cup of Nations in two thousand fifteen and two thousand seventeen. His skills were further recognized when he was selected to officiate at the two thousand sixteen Summer Olympics, a testament to his standing in the world of football.
In addition to his on-field refereeing, Diedhiou served as a video assistant referee during the two thousand seventeen FIFA Confederations Cup, demonstrating his adaptability and commitment to enhancing the integrity of the game. His experience also extended to the FIFA Club World Cup in two thousand seventeen and the prestigious two thousand eighteen FIFA World Cup held in Russia.