According to Rádio Nacional de Angola, the Angolan was chosen for the final of the Olympic football tournament. Thus, the assistant referee will 'whistle' the game where Spain and France will meet on the pitch to fight for the gold medal.
The final is scheduled for next Friday, at 5:00 pm (Angolan time) and will be played by the Spanish and French teams, after the Spanish won the semi-final against Morocco (2-1) and the French beat Egypt (3-1).
It should be noted that Emiliano's debut at the Olympic Games took place on July 24th, where he refereed the game between Uzbekistan and Spain.
It is worth remembering that Jerson Emiliano has had a distinguished career, having already refereed games in several competitions, such as the African Nations Championship (CAN).
A native of Huíla, the Angolan began his career as an international assistant referee in 2014 at the Youth Olympic Games in China. After that, the referee has been on a distinguished path, with the highlight being his presence at this year's Olympic Games.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games began on July 26 in Paris and will run until August 11.
