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Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga has hailed Zambian top referee Janny Sikazwe for the achievements he has continued to score.
Sikazwe on Sunday was in charge of the final of the African Cup of Nations in which Cameroon defeated
Egypt 2-1 to become the 2017 champions of Africa. He became only the second Zambian official to handle a final after the late Kabalamuya Chayu.
Only two months ago, Sikazwe became the first Zambian to handle the final of the World Club
championship that pitted Real Madrid against Kashima Antlers of Japan.
“We are always proud and happy when one of our own is succeeding and Mr. Janny Sikazwe is
one such example,” Kamanga said.
“It is for this reason that in December last year, I awarded him with the FAZ President’s Award at
the MTN/FAZ annual awards for deserving players, coaches and officials.
“His achievements show that nothing is impossible in life as long as you put your mind and hard
work towards achieving it. Our hope as an executive is that more of our referees will get inspired
and work even harder to surpass the records Mr. Sikazwe is breaking.
“Mr. Sikazwe has done both the country and our executive proud.”
Kamanga appealed to football fans to show the same support Sikazwe to the hosting of the Under-
20 African Cup of Nations starting on February 26 in Zambia.
“So far so good. We are on course and our appeal is to the business community and fans to come
on board. The government and our patron His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu have been
tremendous with their unwavering support,” he added.
“Together, we will host a memorable tournament.”