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CAF Champions League / Sundowns - MC Alger: CAF makes a controversial call!

CAF Champions League / Sundowns - MC Alger: a CAF decision sparks controversy!

As the decisive clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and MC Alger in the CAF Champions League approaches, a refereeing appointment is already causing a stir. According to Micky Jnr, CAF has selected Malagasy referee Todihajaniaina Lominson Josianno Elivas to officiate this high-stakes encounter.

The same source reports that this official has only held his FIFA badge for two years, making him relatively inexperienced at this level of competition. He is not considered among CAF's elite referees.

As a reminder, Mamelodi Sundowns and MC Alger (MCA) will face off this Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria for the sixth and final matchday of the CAF Champions League group stage.