Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again in the spotlight, having been chosen to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. This high-profile match will see Mamelodi Sundowns face AS FAR Rabat in Pretoria, following Ndala’s previous role in the CAN 2025 final.
This latest appointment is generating considerable discussion within football circles. Many observers are particularly noting the Congolese official’s absence from the list of African referees selected for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, making his continuous involvement in major CAF finals a point of interest.
Indeed, after his assignment for the CAN 2025 final, Ndala is now set to oversee the prestigious CAF Champions League final, which pits Mamelodi Sundowns against AS FAR in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
The initial leg of the CAF Champions League final is officially scheduled for May 17, 2026. The game will take place at Lotus Versfeld Stadium, with kickoff slated for 2 PM GMT.
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