DAR ES SALAAM, June 12 -- SOMALI referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, following coordination with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

The appointment was confirmed by Confederation of African Football (CAF) communique, stating that, the match is scheduled for August 12th this year.

CAF has that thecmatch will be played in Salzburg, Austria, and will featured UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain against UEFA Europa League winners Aston Villa FC.

CAF described the appointment as part of ongoing technical cooperation with UEFA, aimed at increasing elite-level opportunities for African match officials in major European competitions. The decision places Artan at the centre ...