Rwandan Salima Mukansanga has become the first woman to referee an Africa Cup of Nations match.
She officiated the Group B clash between Guinea and Zimbabwe at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde on Tuesday.
On 10 January, 2022, Mukansanga made history by becoming the first woman to officiate a match in the Africa Cup of Nations when she was appointed as a fourth official in the game between Guinea and Malawi in Bafoussam.
CAF Head of Referees, Eddy Maillet, had in a statement said; ”the historic moment was as a result of CAF’s clear commitment and investment to improve and advance the standard of refereeing in Africa.
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Maillet said; “We are super proud of Salima because she has had to work exceptionally hard to be where she is today.
We know that as a woman, she has had to overcome serious obstacles to reach this level and she deserves a lot of credit.
“This moment is not just for Salima but for every young girl in Africa who has passion for football and who sees herself as a referee in the future.
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Rwanda’s Mukansanga becomes first woman to referee AFCON match
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