Nigeria vs DR Congo: focus on the referee team for the decisive match
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![](/<figure><img alt="Nigeria vs DR Congo: focus on the referee team for the decisive match" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/c3aa1bb206a002ed73707cff53b8cce9" data-uuid="16111ed5-4e1a-31b4-876a-ff52088c52d3"><figcaption>Nigeria vs DR Congo: focus on the referee team for the decisive match</figcaption></figure><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/c3aa1bb206a002ed73707cff53b8cce9" width="1200" data-uuid="16111ed5-4e1a-31b4-876a-ff52088c52d3"><p>Nigeria vs DR Congo: focus on the referee team for the decisive match</p><p>The decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and DR Congo will take place this Sunday in Rabat. Beyond the players and the stakes, attention is also turning to the refereeing team tasked with enforcing the rules on the pitch.<!--filtered--></p><p>Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed will take charge as the main official for this encounter. He will be supported by his compatriots Mustapha Akarkad and Zakaria Bernissi, who will serve as assistant referees. The role of fourth official falls to Tunisian Mahrez El Malki, who is ready to step in should any issues or incidents arise on the teams’ benches.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Moroccan Referee Jalal Jayed has been to officiate Nigeria vs DR Congo Today.<br><br>FULL TEAM :<br>CR: Jalal Jayed - Morocco<br>AR1: Mustapha Akarkad - Morocco<br>AR2: Zakaria Bernissi - Morocco<br>4TH REF : Mahrez El Malki - Tunisia<br>VAR1: Lahlou Benbraham - Algeria<br>VAR2: Haitham Guirat -… <a href="https://t.co/diM6xuRd26">pic.twitter.com/diM6xuRd26</a></p>— Super Eagles Supporters Club (@official_esclub) <a href="https://twitter.com/official_esclub/status/1989943690819703028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote><p>The video assistant referee (VAR) system will be managed by a mixed team: Lahlou Benbraham (Algeria) and Haitham Guirat (Tunisia). Their role will be crucial in confirming or overturning disputed actions, particularly goals, penalties, or serious fouls. The experience and coordination of this officiating crew will be essential to ensure the match proceeds smoothly and without major controversy.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Will it work out? Portugal turn to FIFA over Ronaldo" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/onefootball_articles_802/bebe875fb49fa24234cfb2bcaf784f90" data-uuid="44cd7d74-de35-3deb-89a9-3a273a275c92"><figcaption>Will it work out? Portugal turn to FIFA over Ronaldo</figcaption></figure><p>It was his first sending-off while wearing the Portuguese national team jersey. Against Ireland, he rammed his elbow into his opponent Dara O’Shea’s back and, according to the video footage, received a red card for it.</p><p>But how long will CR7 be suspended for this action? So far, FIFA has not yet made a decision. Nevertheless, the Portuguese are likely hoping for the lightest possible punishment. For this reason, the Portuguese federation apparently intends to approach FIFA and ask for a lenient penalty for their superstar. This is reported by 'A Bola'.</p><p>The minimum penalty is a one-match suspension. If he is suspended for several games, he could also miss his team’s possible World Cup opener next year.</p><div></div><p>The tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the USA will be the last World Cup that CR7 will participate in, as he announced just a few days ago.</p><p><em>This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. <a href="https://onefootball.com/de/news/ob-das-klappen-wird-portugal-wendet-sich-wegen-ronaldo-an-die-fifa-41957825">You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.</a></em></p><hr><p>📸 Charles McQuillan - 2025 Getty Images</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Manchester United coach not interested in bringing back Barcelona star despite 15 goal involvements" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/barca_universal_articles_732/d8b60c94bb65e97cd2cb24d62c96eb67" data-uuid="1484c351-9762-3f49-8e91-fd708033bdd4"><figcaption>Manchester United coach not interested in bringing back Barcelona star despite 15 goal involvements</figcaption></figure><p>Barcelona are gearing up for a busy 2026, where one of the club’s priorities will be to secure the future of Marcus Rashford.</p><p>The Englishman joined the club on loan from Old Trafford last summer and has impressed so far, racking up six goals and nine assists.</p><p>Although the Englishman has been lacking in a few places, he has shown signs of improvement in those pockets.</p><p>Barcelona have a buyout clause worth somewhere around €30-35 million, but the club are yet to make a final decision. Everything suggests the club will want to keep hold of the player.</p><h2>Man United do not want Rashford</h2><p>A major positive for Barcelona is that Manchester United are clearly not interested in bringing back their star striker.</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/barca_universal_articles_732/387e35ca3572970a55e51e4f2783372a" width="2048" data-uuid="21ff1e43-193f-3506-9ba8-fc2a2e621562"><p>Rashford is unlikely to return to Man United next season. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</p><p>According to local press reports in Manchester, as cited by <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/buenas-noticias-barca-amorim-quiere-123766416" target="_blank">Diario SPORT</a>, Man United head coach Ruben Amorim is not keen on retaining the services of Rashford.</p><p>This clears the way for Barcelona to not only sign the Englishman on a permanent deal next summer, but also potentially lower the buyout clause.</p><p>The Catalans will be aware that Rashford remains a liability to Man United while the player himself wants to play for Barcelona.</p><p>Keeping that in mind, it won’t be surprising to see Deco push for a lower buyout clause for the English international next summer.</p><p>Amorim, for his part, does not want him as part of his plans next season, although a change of manager at Man United could significantly change things.</p><p>Given United’s improved form, though, Amorim may have borrowed a bit more time for himself, which is a net positive for Barcelona, as far as Rashford’s future is concerned.</p>)