despite the controversies surround- has appointed controversial duty with his ability to spark attacks. to change games with a single moment ing some of his recent performances. Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Although he faces pressure to improve of craeativity or precision, a quality that CAF also confirmed that Somali his form at Chelsea, his reputation as could prove crucial in knockout-stage Ndala to officiate the first leg of the a clutch performer remains strong. football where margins are often slim. referee Omar Artan will officiate the 2026 CAF Champions League final Cole Palmer is in…