AFC Cup 2023: Match Officials Confirmed for Final

AFC Cup 2023-2024 Final

Match Officials Announced

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the match officials for the AFC Cup 2023-2024 Final. The match will be played on 5 May 2024, and will feature the winners of the East and West Zone semifinals. The match officials for the final are: * Referee: Ryuji Sato (Japan) * Assistant Referees: Hiroyuki Kikuchi (Japan) and Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan) * Fourth Official: Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan) Sato is a FIFA-listed referee and has officiated in several AFC competitions, including the AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup. He is also a regular referee in the J1 League, Japan's top-flight football league. The AFC Cup is Asia's second-tier club football competition, and is played by clubs from across the continent. The final of the competition is a prestigious event, and the match officials are sure to play a key role in ensuring that the match is played in a fair and competitive manner.