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Several Caf executive committee members are calling for the appointment of referee Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo to be overturned for the first leg of the Caf Champions League final, citing his involvement in a controversial Afcon final where Senegal walked off against Morocco, leading to a legal dispute.
Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo's appointment to referee the first leg of the Caf Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS Far on 17 May in Tshwane is under scrutiny. Caf executive committee members are demanding the decision be overturned due to his controversial role in the Afcon final, where Senegal walked off against Morocco, leading to a legal dispute.
At the 76th FIFA congress, Gianni Infantino announced his decision to seek re-election as FIFA president next year, with context involving FIFA's statute changes and political moves related to Canada and Europe.
Nigeria and Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed strong criticism over the decision to delay the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), highlighting concerns about the impact on players and teams.
Day seven of the 2018 FIFA World Cup saw Portugal, Uruguay, and Spain clinch 1-0 victories, with goals from Ronaldo, Suárez, and Costa. Uruguay and Russia advance to the knockout stage, while Morocco and Saudi Arabia are eliminated.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage concluded with dramatic exits for defending champions Germany, Iran, Nigeria, and Senegal. Key matches included Argentina's narrow survival, South Korea's upset over Germany, and Colombia advancing at Senegal's expense.