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The referees will undergo physical, theoretical and technical tests during the course.<\/p>\n<p>The Lesotho star referee has officiated in the last three editions of the prestigious continental showpiece since making his debut in 2019 tournament in Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>Phat\u0161oane stock has been on the rise since making his AFCON debut and has gone on to officiate every final of a CAF major competition including two CAF Champions League final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lesotho Football Association prominent assistant referee Souru Phat\u0161oane has been shortlisted among the continent&#8217;s top match Officials invited to the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations Prepatory and Selection course. 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