Olzhas Abrayev appointed as UEFA delegate for UEFA Conference League match between Rijeka and Sparta Prague.

Olzhas Abrayev appointed as UEFA delegate for UEFA Conference League match between Rijeka and Sparta Prague.

23 October 2025, 11:04
Kazakhstani official Olzhas Abrayev has been appointed as UEFA delegate for the UEFA Conference League group stage match between Croatia’s Rijeka and Sparta Prague from the Czech Republic.

The match will take place on 23 October at 21:45 Kazakhstan time at HNK Rijeka Stadium in Rijeka, Croatia.

Olzhas Abraнev has served as a UEFA Match Delegate since 2013 and as a FIFA Match Commissioner since 2016.

As a UEFA Match Delegate, he acts as the official representative of UEFA at the match. The delegate chairs the pre-match organisational meeting and is responsible for overseeing all match-day operations to ensure that the game is conducted in full accordance with UEFA regulations and standards.

A UEFA Match Delegate is responsible for overseeing match organisation, ensuring that safety, security and competition regulations are fully respected, and reporting to UEFA on the overall conduct of the match. When required, the delegate may also carry out pre-tournament venue inspections to assess stadium readiness and compliance with UEFA competition requirements.

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