Howson to be first black FA Cup final official
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 11:09 UTC
- Sources: BBC Sport
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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