Ndala to Lead Morocco vs Comoros Match
The organizing committee announces the referee for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opening match between Morocco and Comoros.
SUMMARY
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations organizing committee has appointed Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate the opening match between Morocco and Comoros, with Mauritanian referee Dahan Bida overseeing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Jean-Jacques Ndala appointed referee for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opening match.
- Mauritanian referee Dahan Bida responsible for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
- Match features the Moroccan national team against Comoros in Morocco.
CORE SUBJECT
Appointment of referee for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opening match
The organizing committee of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has announced the referee who will lead the opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, which will feature the Moroccan national team against their Comorian counterparts, scheduled for next Sunday.
The same source clarified that Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala will be in charge of officiating the match, while Mauritanian referee Dahan Bida will be responsible for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology during the opening encounter, which will kick off the continental tournament in Morocco.
Attention is focused on this opening match, which will mark the official start of the 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, amid intensive organizational preparations to ensure the success of the event.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Jean-Jacques Ndala
👤 Person_MaleCongolese referee appointed to lead the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opening match
Dahan Bida
👤 Person_MaleMauritanian referee responsible for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology
Moroccan national team
Sports_TeamMorocco's national football team
Comoros national team
Sports_TeamComoros national football team
AFCON Organizing Committee
🏛️ OrganizationOrganizing committee of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations