With just over 10 days left before kick-off of the second edition of CAF Women's Champions League in Morocco, CAF today announced the final list of match officials that have been selected for the competition. The tournament scheduled from 30 October to 13 November in the cities of Rabat and Marrakech, will see the technical contribution of 10 referees, 12 assistant referees and seven video referees. The selected referees are from 23 nationalities - giving a good spread across the continent. CAF Head of Refereeing and Football Technology, Noumandiez Doue said: “Relying on the quality and experience of the referees is essential to ensure a successful competition, especially after the resounding success and excitement during WAFCON 2022. Before each of our major tournaments, potential referees are regularly monitored physically, technically and medically, both at the country and zone level. This allows us to keep a constant eye on health, fitness, performance and to ensure that each candidate arrives ready to compete. In the last 12 months, we have held several workshops, training camps and other interventions focusing specifically on the advancement of women referees in Africa. This has resulted in 230 international women officials evaluated and the best make up the gist of the Women's Champions League. We are particularly proud of the women referees from Africa who are doing amazing work at FIFA level - from the FIFA Women's U-17 and the group that is preparing for the FIFA World Cup.” Under the guidance of experienced experts and quality assessors, the selected referees will be training in Morocco from 25 to 29 October. (Source: CAF)
Referees
1. Akona Makalima (RSA, photo)
2. Ndidi Madu (NGA)
3. Vincentia Amedome (TOG)
4. Shahenda El-Maghrabi (EGY)
5. Mame Faye (SEN)
6. Shamira Nabadda (UGA)
7. Sonia Kore (CIV)
8. Suavis Iratunga (BDI)
9. Antsino Twanyanyukwa (NAM)
10. Fatima El Ajjani (MAR)
Assistant Referees
1. Carine Atezambong (CMR)
2. Lidwine Rakotozafinoro (MAD)
3. Bernadettar Kwimbira (MWI)
4. Diana Chikotesha (ZAM)
5. Houda Afine (TUN)
6. Fanta Kone (MLI)
7. Mona Atallah (EGY)
8. Kanjinga Mujanayi (CGO)
9. Mariem Chedad (MTN)
10. Nafissatou Yekini (BEN)
11. Asma Ouahab (ALG)
12. Ihsane Nouajli (MAR)
Video Assistant Referees
1. Haythem Guirat (TUN)
2. Ahmed El-Ghandour (EGY)
3. Samir Guezzaz (MAR)
4. Dahane Beida (MTN)
5. Ahmad Heerallal (MRI)
6. Daniel Lareya (GHA)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee
1. Zakaria Brindisi (MAR)
1. Akona Makalima (RSA, photo)
2. Ndidi Madu (NGA)
3. Vincentia Amedome (TOG)
4. Shahenda El-Maghrabi (EGY)
5. Mame Faye (SEN)
6. Shamira Nabadda (UGA)
7. Sonia Kore (CIV)
8. Suavis Iratunga (BDI)
9. Antsino Twanyanyukwa (NAM)
10. Fatima El Ajjani (MAR)
Assistant Referees
1. Carine Atezambong (CMR)
2. Lidwine Rakotozafinoro (MAD)
3. Bernadettar Kwimbira (MWI)
4. Diana Chikotesha (ZAM)
5. Houda Afine (TUN)
6. Fanta Kone (MLI)
7. Mona Atallah (EGY)
8. Kanjinga Mujanayi (CGO)
9. Mariem Chedad (MTN)
10. Nafissatou Yekini (BEN)
11. Asma Ouahab (ALG)
12. Ihsane Nouajli (MAR)
Video Assistant Referees
1. Haythem Guirat (TUN)
2. Ahmed El-Ghandour (EGY)
3. Samir Guezzaz (MAR)
4. Dahane Beida (MTN)
5. Ahmad Heerallal (MRI)
6. Daniel Lareya (GHA)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee
1. Zakaria Brindisi (MAR)