CAF Referee of the Year Omar Artan to Officiate 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup Final
By Isaac Denish
The Confederation of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has appointed CAF’s 2025 Men’s Referee of the Year, , to officiate the final of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup at Amahoro Stadium on Aug. 7.
Artan will be assisted by Liban Abdulrazack of Djibouti and Eliezer Stephen Yiembe of Kenya, forming one of the region’s most experienced officiating teams for the tournament’s showpiece.
The appointment comes after another milestone for the trio, who have also been selected to officiate the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Aug. 12, underscoring their growing reputation on the international stage.
Artan’s selection for the Kagame Cup final reflects his consistent performances in continental competitions and his standing among Africa’s top football referees.
The 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final will bring the regional tournament to a close, with the experienced officiating team expected to oversee one of East and Central Africa’s biggest football matches.
