Controversial Referee Ndala to Officiate CAF Final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Congolese referee Jean Jacques Ndala to officiate the CAF Champions League final, which is set to take place in two legs. The first leg will occur on May 17 in Rabat, Morocco, featuring South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns.
Ndala's appointment is particularly notable due to the mixed reactions following his officiating in the recent Africa Cup of Nations final, which sparked debate among football stakeholders. Despite the controversy, CAF continues to express confidence in Ndala, recognizing him as one of the highly rated referees on the continent.
The second leg of the final will be officiated by Somali referee Omar Artan on May 24 in Rabat, Morocco. This two-leg final will determine the champion of Africa's elite club title, drawing significant attention from the football community.
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