DOHA (Qatar): The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has named referee Saud Al Athba to officiate the Amir Cup final on Friday.
Al Sadd and Al Arabi will battle for the Amir Cup title at Al Rayyan Venue, the fourth 2022 FIFA World Cup stadium that will be unveiled on the Qatar National Day tomorrow (December 18).
First Assistant will Zahi Al Shammari while Majid Haiders will be the Second Assistant. Hadi Rwaili will be the fourth referee.
VAR will also be used during the final.
Al Rayyan Venue’s inauguration follows the successful launch of Khalifa International, Al Janoub and Education City. Al Bayt has also been completed and will be inaugurated shortly.
Al Thumama, Ras Abu Aboud and Lusail are in the final stages of construction and will be delivered well in advance of the World Cup, which kicks off on November 21 2022.
The Amir Cup Final, postponed from March due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation, will kick off at 7pm.