2019 AFCON: Cameroonian referee to handle final

Confederation of African Football has appointed Cameroonian referee Alioum Alioum to officiate the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations between Algeria and Senegal on Friday.

The 37-year-old will be assisted by Evarist Menkouande and Elvis Nguegoue on the lines.

Sudanese Walid Ali will act as the third assistant with Eric Castane as the fourth official.

Alioum has a wealth of experience and handled several big games on the continent since 2010.

In 2013 he took charge of the Cairo Derby in CAF Champions League.

Alioum was in charge of the tournament opener between Egypt and Zimbabwe.