The Congolese referee had already been lined up during the match between Cape Verde and Ghana. If that encounter was among the first sensations of the competition, created by the Blue Sharks dominating the Black Stars (2-1), the Congolese had left a very good impression, as usual.

The one who represented the African whistle at the last Club World Cup had held his own during this match, closing the first day in Group B.

Jean-Jacques Ndala will still have to prove himself this Saturday in this duel counting for one of the quarter-finals of the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), which is currently taking place in Ivory Coast.

Dido Nsapu