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Kenyan female referee on the brink of history

Assistant referee Maryanne Njoroge during a past league match at Afraha stadium, Nakuru. PHOTO | VINCENT OPIYO |

By  Vincent Opiyo, SJ

What you need to know:

  • Kenyan referee Mary Wanjiru Njoroge – who came second in the most improved assistant referee category at last season’s gala awards, is among 14 assistant referees shortlisted for the assignment.
  • Others are Jonesia Rukyaa Kabakama from Tanzania and Lidwine Rakotozafinoro (Madagascar) among other 29 selected to undergo a training course in Rabat, Morocco from March 31 to April 4, to fine-tune for the tournament.

For the first time in the history of continental football, women referees will handle games of the opposite sex following a directive from the Confederation of African Football (Caf).

The women will debut at the upcoming Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations scheduled for Tanzania next month.

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