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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zambia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>JANNY SIKAZWE: THE MOST DECORATED ZAMBIAN REFEREE<\/p>\n

Zambia is not only known for producing talented football players but also referees. Here is Janny Sikazwe, one of the most decorated and travelled Zambian referees.<\/p>\n

He is the first Zambian referee to have officiated at the FIFA World Cup (Russia 2018). He is also the first Zambian referee to officiate at the finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.<\/p>\n

He is also the first Zambian referee to officiate at the AFCON finals (2017). He has also officiated many Africa and World Cup qualifiers games in Africa.<\/p>\n

He has also officiated many CAF Champions and Confederations Cup games. He is also the only referee to have officiated in more ABSA Cup finals. He has also officiated in many Cosafa Cup finals.<\/p>\n

He has also officiated in many Zambian Super League encounters. Do you think there is no achievement that Janny Sikazwe has not achieved in his refereeing career? Photo: Janny Sikazwe with former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos at the FIFA Club World Cup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. JANNY SIKAZWE: THE MOST DECORATED ZAMBIAN REFEREE Zambia is not only known for producing talented football players but also referees. Here is Janny Sikazwe, one of the most decorated and travelled Zambian referees. He is the first Zambian referee to have officiated at the FIFA World Cup (Russia 2018). 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