CAF Names Referee Ndala for Nigeria vs Tanzania Qualifier

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala as the centre referee for Nigeria's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania. The Super Eagles will host Tanzania in Uyo on November 13, 2026, with a return fixture scheduled four days later.

Nigeria currently sits second in Group L, three points behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, making both matches against Tanzania essential for their qualification hopes. Tanzania has already secured automatic qualification as one of the 2027 AFCON co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.

The appointment of Ndala has raised concerns due to his controversial handling of a previous match between Senegal and Morocco, where Senegal protested his decisions. Despite Senegal winning that final, CAF later overturned the result, and the case remains unresolved.

The matches will be broadcast across multiple TV channels and streaming platforms for Nigerian audiences.