The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has appointed Cameroonian referee Alioum Alioum to officiate tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations final between Algeria and Senegal.

The historic clash is set for the Cairo International Stadium at 7pm local time.

The 37-year-old will be assisted by Evarist Menkouande and Elvis Nguegoue on the lines.

Sudanese Walid Ali will act as the third assistant with Eric Castane as the fourth official.