Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe retires after AFCON controversy

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Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe, who controversially ended an AFCON match twice in 2022, has retired from officiating. Sikazwe prematurely blew the final whistle at 85 minutes and again at 89 minutes in a Mali vs. Tunisia game, citing heatstroke concerns. He is now a CAF technical instructor, having previously faced controversy for other officiating errors and a temporary suspension for alleged corruption.


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