CAF Shocks with Referee for CAF Champions League Final First Leg
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CAF shocks with referee for CAF Champions League final first leg
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the officiating team for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 17 May at Loftus Versfeld, following a rescheduling from the original Friday, 15 May date at the request of Mamelodi Sundowns. Kick-off is at 18:00. READ | Mamelodi Sundowns’ road to the CAF Champions League final Refereed the 2025 …
CAF appoints Jean-Jacques Ndala for Champions League final first leg
The CAF Referees Committee has appointed Congolese official Jean-Jacques Ndala to handle the first leg of the 2026 CAF Champions League final.Ndala will take charge of the opening encounter between FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, scheduled for May 17 in Pretoria, South Africa.The appointment comes despite criticism that followed his performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Ndala faced scrutiny over key decisions in that match, but h…
The Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala, already at the whistle of the controversial final of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 in Morocco between the host country and Senegal, continues to enjoy the confidence of the African Confederation of Football (CAF). Despite this performance, the official has been appointed to lead the final go of the CAF Champions League, scheduled for 17 May 2026 in Pretoria, between the Moroccan FAR AS and the Ma…
Controversial referee appointed for Sundowns vs AS FAR final
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed controversial referee Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala for Sunday’s CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR Rabat. The two sides – Sundowns and AS FAR – will meet at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in what will be the first leg of two. Kick-off is at 16:00 SA time. CONTROVERSIAL REFEREE APPOINTED FOR CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Now, what has come as a surprise to many is the appointme…
CAF Appointment of Ndala for Champions League Final Sparks Controversy
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Jean Jacques Ndala Ngambo as the referee for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. Ngambo’s appointment was confirmed in May 2026 ahead of the highly anticipated fixture. This will be one of the biggest matches officiated by Ndala in 2026, following his role in the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. That final was marred by c…
Back to play a bad lap? The Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala was appointed as an officer in the final...
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