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CAF only selected one Nigerian referee for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the inclusion of Nigerian referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye among the 46 match officials selected to officiate at the tournament.
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Who is Akintoye
Akintoye, a highly-regarded member of the Lagos State Football Referees Council, earned her FIFA badge in 2020.
The 30-year-old official's selection comes on the heels of an impressive showing at a preparatory course held in Cairo, Egypt, last week.
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Akintoye is no stranger to high-stakes football. Her officiating experience spans several high-profile tournaments, including the CAF Women’s Champions League, the WAFU B U-20 Championship, and the WAFU B Women’s Champions League.
These experiences have undoubtedly equipped her with the composure and expertise required for a major continental tournament like WAFCON.
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06:56 - 03.06.2025
EXCLUSIVE What is Mission X? - Super Falcons players ask questions
Super Falcons players seek clarity on NFF’s new campaign
The 2024 WAFCON finals are scheduled to take place in Morocco from Saturday, July 5, to Saturday, July 26, 2025.
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'It's POSSIBLE!' - Nigeria's coach speaks power into Mission X
Meta Description: Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu declares "Mission X" to win a historic 10th WAFCON title in 2025 is achievable after a 2-0 friendly win over Cameroon. Despite some players' unfamiliarity with the NFF's campaign, the team is determined to reclaim the continental crown.
The tournament will see the Banyana Banyana of South Africa defend their title, while Nigeria's Super Falcons, nine-time champions and Africa's most decorated women's team, are drawn in Group B alongside Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria.
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