FIFA has reportedly removed Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala from its officiating roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, months after his role in the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal.
Ndala’s omission is widely linked to his handling of the chaot
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Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
