The Somali official, widely regarded as Africa’s top referee, will be assisted by Liban Abdulrazack (Djibouti) and Eliezer Stephen Yiembe (Kenya).
The high-profile assignment forms part of Artan’s preparations ahead of another major appointment: the UEFA Super Cup final on 12 August in Salzburg, where he will officiate the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.
Artan’s selection underlines his rapid rise on the international stage. He was named CAF Referee of the Year for 2025 and had been selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup before being unable to participate.
The CECAFA Kagame Cup final will provide valuable match practice as he prepares for one of European football’s showpiece fixtures later in the week.