Congolese Referee Ndala to Officiate AFCON 2025 Final as Morocco face Senegal in Rabat

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson

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Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala has been appointed to officiate the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between tournament hosts Morocco and Senegal, scheduled for 19:00GMT on Sunday night in Rabat.

Referee Ndala, who previously handled the tournament’s opening match between Morocco and Comoros, will be assisted by fellow Congolese officials Guylain Ngila and Mwanya Mbilizi.

Additionally, South Africa’s Abongile Tom will serve as fourth official, while Pierre Ghislain leads charge of Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) to be assisted by Leticia Viana and Stephane Eleazar Yiembe.

The highly anticipated final will be played at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, where Morocco aim to end a five-decade wait for continental glory against a formidable Senegal side seeking to further cement its status among Africa’s football elite.

After a month of compelling action that highlighted the depth and quality of African football, the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 finale brings together two of the continent’s finest teams for a decisive 90-minute showdown.
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As the lights shine over Rabat, Sunday’s final promises a night of continental pride, fierce ambition, and history in the making which will be overseen by an experienced Congolese officiating team at the heart of African football’s biggest stage.

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