At the U-23 AFCON scheduled for 8-22 November in Cairo, Rwandan referee Salma Mukasanga (photo) will lead the female match official trio, joined by assistant referees Diana Chikotesha and Fathia Jermoumi of Zambia and Morocco respectively. The appointments build on CAF’s commitment to include more female match officials in its competitions, which began with the appointment of three female match officials for the Total U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania last April, a first in the history of male CAF competitions. The female trio have been included on the list of match officials consisting of 12 referees and 13 assistant referees.
Referees
1. Lahlou Benbraham (ALG)
2. Djindo Houngnandande (BEN)
3. Adelaide Mohamed (COM)
4. Mohamed Marouf (EGY)
5. Andofetra Rakotojaona (MAD)
6. Daouda Gueye (SEN)
7. Slim Belkouas (TUN)
8. Boubou Traore (MLI)
9. Pierre Atcho (GAB)
10. Souleiman Djama (DJI)
11. George Gatogato (BDI)
12. Salma Mukansanga (RWA)
Assistant Referees
1. Dick Okello (UGA)
2. Sanou Oumar (BFA)
3. Jawo Bollel (GAM)
4. Ivanildo Lopes (ANG)
5. James Emile (SEY)
6. Samuel Pwadutakam (NGA)
7. Hassani Khalil (TUN)
8. Abdoul Moctar (NIG)
9. Firmino Bassafim (GNB)
10. Miro Dos Reis (STP)
11. Youssef Wahid (EGY)
12. Diana Chikotesha (ZAM)
13. Fathia Jermoumi (MAR)