FIFA referee Diana Chikotesha has been selected as the first assistant referee for the highly anticipated TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Algeria 2023 final between Senegal and Morocco. The final is scheduled to kick off at 23:00 Central Africa Time at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers. Leading the officiating team will be Gabonese referee Tanguy Patrice Mebiame, with Fanta Idrissa Kone from Mali serving as the second assistant referee. In addition to Chikotesha's appointment, there is another representative from southern Africa in the final. South African Akhona Makalima has been chosen to assist Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Ahmad Heeralall of Mauritius in the VAR room, adding to the regional interest in the match. Chikotesha's selection as an assistant referee for the U17 AFCON final is a testament to her outstanding performance in 2022. She has consistently upheld the highest standards of refereeing and continues to bring pride to Zambia with her achievements. Her impressive track record has earned her a place among the officials expected to officiate at the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand in July. As the football world eagerly anticipates the U17 AFCON final, Chikotesha's presence on the officiating team ensures that the match will be guided by experienced and competent referees. Her future participation in the Women's World Cup further solidifies her reputation as one of the top referees in the game.