South African Referee, Akhoma Makalima will become the second woman to officiate in an AFCON game.

The 35-year-old Referee will make history at the 2023 AFCON in Cote ‘D Ivoire when she takes the field for the Nigeria vs. Equatorial Guinea clash in the tournament.

Akhona is the first certified female soccer referee in South Africa where she has officiated in the Premier Soccer League, the SASOL Women’s League, and the South African Football Association (SAFA). She was also appointed by FIFA on January 9, 2023, to officiate the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia.

Born on the 27th of March 1988, her journey began in 2014 when she was enlisted as a FIFA international referee, marking the commencement of a remarkable career that would see her ascend to unprecedented heights.

She has since become a symbol of grace, resilience, and unparalleled skill in the world of football refereeing. What sets Akhona apart is not just her remarkable technical skills, but the undeniable passion she brings to the sport.

Akhona’s officiating prowess extends beyond international arenas, with her authoritative presence felt in the Premier Soccer League, the SAFA Women’s League, and the broader South African Football Association (SAFA). With every whistle blown and every decision made, she has proven herself to be a beacon of integrity and fairness on the pitch.

In a field where women have historically been underrepresented, Akhona has shattered the glass ceiling with each stride across the field.

Her dedication serves as an inspiration to aspiring referees, especially young girls who now dare to dream beyond societal expectations.

As the second woman ever to officiate in the AFCON, Akhona Makalima stands at the forefront of a movement, encouraging diversity and inclusivity in the world of football.

self discipline is key

See wahala,This kind ref can make a defender to score an own-goal oooo

Ahmed musa go collect number

They all have endowed girlfriend and wives.The ref is a married woman.

Jokes apart, that female ref should not be allowed to officiate men's matches. Are we lacking male referees?

She should rather be confined to officiating women's football.

...na UZOHO I pity pass

It never ceases to amaze me how men will always continue to see women as sexual objects instead of what they have in their brains. Over here, you dare not make any derogatory comment or sexual profiling of a woman. If you are in workplace, you lose your job immediately.

Westerhoffe:
To be serious on this without being hilarious or sarcastic, you guys should stop glorifying mediocrity.

If any player stares at her back, he should be substituted instantly.
What nonsense!

I don't even see what you guys are praising there!

Westerhoffe:
To be serious on this without being hilarious or sarcastic, you guys should stop glorifying mediocrity.

If any player stares at her back, he should be substituted instantly.
What nonsense!

I don't even see what you guys are praising there!

Exactly. Reading things like this piss me off. It creates an assumption that men are stupid and lack a sense of responsibility. Like, who cares?

na uzoho be my problem now

Come off it. You guys always sound delusional. Wetin she get wey the players Neva see or chop before?

This one no reach all those BBL bitches where those boys dey carry.

That nyash fit make defender score own goal.

Make sure Troost Ekong is focused sha, because that one na woman wrapper.

Nyansh is over rated. What exactly is inside that should make people confuse?

Sapiosexuality:
Exactly. Reading things like this piss me off. It creates an assumption that men are stupid and lack a sense of responsibility. Like, who cares?

Pls increase the volume.