Referees selected for CAN 2024
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is actively preparing for the next African Cup of Nations (CAN) which will take place between January and February. Behind the scenes, the list of referees who will participate in this major competition is gradually being revealed. Among the officials selected is the Congolese Jean-Jacques Ndala, confirmed by an anonymous source within the body. This preselection, although unofficial at the moment, testifies to the talent and professionalism of the Congolese referee.
Jean-Jacques Ndala will be the only Congolese representative among the selected referees, his colleague Olivier Safari not having been selected. This presence on the list will attest to its competence and reputation in the world of arbitration. However, familiar faces from African football such as Victor Gomes of South Africa, Janny Sikazwe of Zambia, Maguette Ndiaye of Senegal and Salima Mukansanga of Rwanda are conspicuous by their absence from this preliminary list. This situation could open the way to new opportunities for other referees.
The preparation of referees for CAN 2024 will go through specific sessions to guarantee excellence in match refereeing. These referees will be of paramount importance in the smooth running of the competition and must demonstrate competence and impartiality in the face of the many sporting issues.
The presence of Jean-Jacques Ndala on the list of selected referees shows recognition of Congolese talent in the field of arbitration. This also highlights the importance of referee training and development in Africa, to ensure quality and fair competitions.
CAF has not yet officially announced the list of referees for the CAN, but this preselection suggests a panel of high-level referees who will contribute to the success of the continental competition. So let’s stay on the lookout for the next official announcements from CAF, which are sure to arouse the interest and enthusiasm of African football fans.
In conclusion, the selection of referees for CAN 2024 is underway and the Congolese Jean-Jacques Ndala is one of the pre-selected officials. This presence on the list testifies to the talent and competence of the Congolese referee, and highlights the importance of the development and training of referees in Africa. We look forward to the officialization of the list by CAF and we are convinced that these referees will contribute to the success of the continental competition.