AFCON 2025: DR Congo’s Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to Officiate Final Between Morocco and Senegal

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the match officials for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown between Morocco and Senegal.

The final will be played on January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 GMT. To ensure fairness and professionalism in this high-stakes encounter, CAF has appointed an experienced team of match officials led by referee Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala from DR Congo.

AFCON 2025 Final: Full List of Match Officials

• Referee: Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala (DR Congo)
• Assistant Referee 1: Guylain Bongale Ngila
• Assistant Referee 2: Gradel Mwanya Mbilizi
• Assistant Referee 3: Styven Moutsassi Moyo
• Fourth Official: Abongile Tom
• VAR: Pierre Ghislain Atcho
• Assistant VAR 1: Leticia Viana
• Assistant VAR 2: Stephane Eleazar Yiembe
• Referee Assessor: René Daniel Louzaya