According to journalist Philippe Doucet, the referee of the final, Jean-Jacques Ndala, submitted a supplementary report containing serious revelations about the match.

 

Doucet reported that Ndala intended to end the game and issue cautions to the Senegalese players after they left the pitch, in line with standard rules. However, he allegedly received instructions from the President of the Referees Commission not to enforce these regulations.

 

The development has raised questions about the application of rules in high-profile matches and the influence of governing officials on refereeing decisions. Football analysts and fans are now calling for clarification and transparency regarding the reported incident to maintain trust in officiating standards.