FIFA’s Snub of Jacques Ndala Is Tacit Vindication of Morocco in AFCON Controversy

Jean-Jacques Ndala, the Congolese referee who officiated the chaotic AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, is excluded from the list of fifty-two referees for the World Cup. This unprecedented omission indicates that his management of the final fell seriously short of required standards. The incident during the final, where the Senegalese coach ordered his players to leave the field after a penalty was awarded to Morocco, highlights the extent of Ndala's failure.