Kenya’s seasoned assistant referee Gilbert Cheruiyot has been selected by FIFA to officiate at the upcoming 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 27 to October 19.
Cheruiyot, 41, has built a stellar career as a football official both locally and internationally.
Since joining the Kenyan Premier League in 2008 and earning his FIFA badge in 2013, he has been a consistent presence on some of the world’s biggest football stages.
He has featured in prestigious tournaments including the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, three Africa Cup of Nations editions (2019, 2021, 2023), and several FIFA World Cup qualifiers spanning 2022 to 2026.
Cheruiyot has also officiated in multiple CAF Champions League matches since 2018, proving his ability to maintain high standards in the game.
In May Cheruiyot and Stephen Yiembe were entrusted with high-profile assignments for the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final.
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He was designated as the First Assistant Referee, while Yiembe served as the Second Assistant Referee for the continental showpiece.
Kenya has produced several top-tier officials like Peter Waweru, Dickens Mimisa, Mary Njoroge, and Stephen Yiembe, all of whom have flown the national flag high in FIFA and CAF assignments.