Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe will be in charge of Friday’s CAF Confederation Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Moroccan side RS Berkane.
The news was confirmed by the Zambian Football Association on Tuesday, who stated Sikazwe will be joined by Angolan Jerson Emiliano Dos Santos as first assistant while Mozambican Arsenio Chadreque Maringule will be the second assistant.
Botswana referee Joshua Bondo will serve as the fourth official while Egyptian Mahmoud Ashor will be the Video Assistant Referee for the match with his compatriots Mahmoud Abouelregal and Mahmoud Elbana completing the video crew.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup whistle-man made headlines at this year’s African Cup of Nations, when he blew his final whistle twice before full-time in a match between Mali and Tunisia.
He first ended the game in the 85th minute, but after noticing his mistake the game continued until minute 89 when he officially ended the clash for a second time.
It was later revealed that Sikazwe suffered from a heat stroke, with the official himself claiming “God told me to end the match”.
Friday’s CAF Confederation Cup final will be held in Nigeria’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
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