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Jan
19
2024
By JOEL OMOTTO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
Meet the trailblazing women officiating at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

Meet the trailblazing women officiating at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

NEWS
WITH the introduction of the first African woman referee at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2021 and three more women referees at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the expansion of women into football decision-making continues in the Ivory Coast where a total of six women are officiating at the 2023 AFCON tournament. The six are among 68 match officials appointed for the delayed 2023 tournament, each of whom brings a wealth of experience. This marks a significant milestone almost unthinkable just five years ago. So, who are the six female referees officiating at the AFCON 2023? Salima Mukansanga…
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Nov
24
2022
By The African Mirror
World Cup ’22: Meet the 1st African woman referee

World Cup ’22: Meet the 1st African woman referee

SPORT
BIRD STORY AGENCY Rwandan referee Salma Mukansanga has made history as the first woman to officiate at a men's World Cup. Mukasanga officiated in Qatar when defending champions France beat Australia 4-1 in Group D opener at Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah. The Rwandan whistle-woman was among three female referees listed by FIFA among its 36 to officiate the men's World Cup. The other two are Yamashita Yoshimi of Japan and Stephanie Frappart of France. Mukusanga has broken new ground before as a female referee. She was the first female referee at the Women's World Cup 2019 edition, and earlier…
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