The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially announced the refereeing team assigned to officiate the final match of the tournament African Cup of Nationswhich brings together the teams of Morocco and Senegal, in an anticipated confrontation that attracts wide public and media attention, given the strength of the two teams and the great ambitions of each party to win the continental title.
The arena referee leads the continental final
CAF assigned the task of managing the match to international referee Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to be the arena referee in the final match. Ndala is considered one of the most prominent referees on the African continent in recent years, as he officiated many major matches in continental and international tournaments, and is distinguished by his firmness and discipline on the field.
Staff of assistants from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
He is assisted on the lines by two assistant referees, Jaylen Bongili Ngela and Gradel Mwanya Mbilisi, both from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the third assistant referee, Stephen Motsasi Moyo from the Congo, is in charge of the task, completing the crew of assistants charged with supporting the arena referee in accurately managing the course of the match.
The fourth referee and video technology
South African referee Abongile Tom was appointed as the fourth referee for the match, as he will manage the technical area and deal with the technical staff and substitute players, ensuring that the match proceeds in an organized atmosphere.
As for the VAR room, it is led by referee Pierre Ghislain Acho from Gabon, and is assisted by Leticia Viana from Eswatini as first assistant video referee, and Stephane Eleazar Yembe from the Central African Republic as second assistant.
An awaited final amid hopes for distinguished arbitration
The Confederation of African Football and the fans of African football hope that the refereeing team will succeed in providing a distinguished performance befitting the importance of the match, and contribute to the final exit in an honorable manner that reflects the development of African arbitration, especially in light of the reliance on video technology to ensure the achievement of arbitration justice.
