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The match is scheduled for 17 May in Tshwane.\n\nThis appointment has sparked controversy, with several members of the Caf executive committee demanding that the decision be overturned. The concerns stem from Ngambo's controversial involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations final.\n\nIn the Afcon final held in January, Ngambo was the referee when Senegal walked off against Morocco. This incident has led to a legal dispute over the tournament winner, which is set to be decided by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.","news","Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo's appointment to referee the first leg of the Caf Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS Far on 17 May in Tshwane is under scrutiny. Caf executive committee members are demanding the decision be overturned due to his controversial role in the Afcon final, where Senegal walked off against Morocco, leading to a legal dispute.","326996345887920129","326135645456044032","CAF Champions League","0","2026-05-04T16:48:04Z","referee-appointment-for-caf-champions-league-final-sparks-controversy","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fmay\u002F04\u002Freferee-afcon-final-walk-off-senegal-african-champions-league-final","326257666420641792","Mamelodi Sundowns",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65],"326222712622026752","326222711783165952","326222712219373568","326257745512632320","326257807785463808","326257792123932672","326222707169431552",[57,67,68,69,70,71,72,73],"South Africa","Senegal","Morocco","Members","Reading","Congo","Anderlecht","Referee Appointment for Caf Champions League Final Sparks Controversy",[76,108,140,157],{"awayTeamId":77,"awayTeamName":78,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":79,"homeTeamId":80,"homeTeamName":81,"id":82,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":83,"matchName":84,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":77,"teamName":78,"teamIds":89,"teamNames":98,"title":107},"326257545968619520","Arsenal","Thomas Vermaelen backs Arsenal for Champions League glory but admits Luis Enrique's transformed PSG has won him over, praising both managers he played under.","326257536078450688","Paris Saint Germain","332823720831750145","331980430133694464","Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal","2026-05-21T07:27:11Z","vermaelen-backing-arsenal-but-admiring-psg-s-luis-enrique","Marca","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Ffutbol\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F21\u002Fvermaelen-principio-me-gustaba-psg-luis-enrique-hecho-disfrute-viendoles.html",[77,80,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,65],"326257563052019712","326257565195309056","326257539962376192","326222712143876096","326222712592666624","326222712936599552","326222767416414208","326257580261249024",[78,81,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,73],"Ajax","Barcelona","Como","Portugal","Congo DR","Paraguay","Lesotho","Vissel Kobe","Vermaelen: Backing Arsenal but Admiring PSG's Luis Enrique",{"awayTeamId":94,"awayTeamName":103,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":109,"homeTeamId":93,"homeTeamName":102,"id":110,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":111,"matchName":112,"publishedAt":113,"slug":114,"sourceName":115,"sourceURL":116,"teamId":93,"teamName":102,"teamIds":117,"teamNames":128,"title":139},"Jimbee Cartagena Costa Cálida, winners of Spain's last two futsal league titles, were eliminated from the UEFA Futsal Champions League after a 5-6 penalty","328278689613615105","327115058687512576","Portugal vs Congo DR","2026-05-08T18:50:34Z","jimbee-cartagena-s-champions-league-exit-penalty-shootout","Mundo Deportivo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fsala\u002F20260508\u002F1004180701\u002F3-3-5-6-jimbee-cartagena-final-champions-caer-sporting-penaltis.html",[93,94,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,65,126,127],"326257537596788736","326257550938869760","326257590545682432","326257610309242880","326257612133765120","326257639338020864","326257537831669760","326222711653142528","326222713142120448","326257546392244224",[102,103,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,73,137,138],"FC Porto","Lask Linz","Portland Timbers","Club Queretaro","Baltika","Atlético Baleares","Sporting CP","Spain","Canada","Nottingham Forest","Jimbee Cartagena's Champions League Exit: Penalty Shootout",{"awayTeamId":94,"awayTeamName":103,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":141,"homeTeamId":93,"homeTeamName":102,"id":142,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":111,"matchName":112,"publishedAt":143,"slug":144,"sourceName":115,"sourceURL":145,"teamId":77,"teamName":78,"teamIds":146,"teamNames":151,"title":156},"Arsenal supporters express deep frustration over receiving only 17,000 tickets for the Champions League final against PSG at Budapest's 60,000-seat Puskas Arena. 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