AFCON : Lekjaa demands action after AFCON final controversy

Morocco’s Delegate Minister for the Budget and President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Faouzi Lekjaa, has voiced strong condemnation following the AFCON final. He is calling for the immediate suspension of referee Jean Jacques Ndala from the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing his decision to allow the match to continue after Senegalese players walked off the pitch.

Lekjaa further insists the referee should face legal accountability for his handling of the game, describing the situation as a breach of professional conduct. He also raised questions about Senegal’s actions prior to the decisive penalty, pointing to alleged controversial incidents in the locker rooms.

The Confederation of African Football has confirmed it is conducting an official review of the final, with a statement expected in the coming days. Lekjaa’s remarks are likely to intensify scrutiny on both the referee and the tournament’s handling of high-stakes matches.