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Akil Howson Confirmed as First Black Official for FA Cup Final
Akil Howson is set to make history as the first black official to feature in an FA Cup final, officiating the upcoming match between Chelsea and Manchester City, with the referee line-up now confirmed.
29 Apr, 15:09 — 29 Apr, 18:18
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Howson to be first black FA Cup final official
Akil Howson will become the first black official to feature in an FA Cup final when Chelsea take on Manchester City next month.
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Akil Howson set to become first black official at an FA Cup final as referee line-up confirmed
Manchester City face Chelsea at Wembley on May 16
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First report: BBC · 29 Apr, 15:09|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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