Omani Referee Al-Kaf to Officiate Esteghlal v Zob Ahan Match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The match between Iranian football teams Esteghlal and Zob Ahan in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 will be officiated by an Omani referee.
Ahmed Abu Bakar Said Al-Kaf has been chosen as the referee of the match which will be held in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.
He will be assisted by his countrymen.
Zob Ahan has edged past Esteghlal 1-0 in the first leg.
Al-Kaf has been a full international for FIFA since 2010.
During a group match between Singapore and Malaysia at the 2014 AFF Championship Ahmed Al-Kaf awarded a penalty kick in final minutes of the game, leading to Malaysia beating Singapore.
