Following her outstanding performances while on international duty, South African referee, Akhona Makalima was recommended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to be part of the officials who will officiate at the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
The top South African referee has over the years become one of the elite female referees having officiated on the continent’s biggest tournaments including the African Women’s Cup on Nations, CAF Champions League, and is currently one of the top officials within South Africa’s professional League.
FIFA has officially nominated 55 officials for the prestigious FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand in 2023 from over 750 female referees.
Makalima has been nominated by the world football governing body FIFA and will have to maintain her fitness and sharpness to make the final list.
FIFA has requested for Member Associations to support the nominated candidates by ensuring that they are active and officiating the best matches available to them. Member Associations have also been urged to continue developing their match officials and include them in the international programs, to continue building them for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
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