Nigerian female referee, Yemisi Akintoye, has been named among the officials of the 2023 African Women’s Champions League.
Akintoye, a graduate of the University of Lagos is among the 12 referees selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after a one-week pre-tournament course.
CAF confirmed her participation on Monday.
This is the first time she will be officiating in a major tournament in Africa.
Akintoye was badged as a FIFA referee in 2021.
Salma Musaganda of Rwanda, who was the first African woman Referee to officiate at the men’s World Cup is also among the arbiters shortlisted by CAF.
Nigerian referee, Akintoye selected for CAF Women’s Champions League
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