South African referee Akhona Makalima has been selected as one of the officials for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Makalima who’s made headlines after officiating DStv Premiership and CAF Champions League games over the last 12 months is ranked as one of the finest referees in Africa.
She was part of the 2022 WAFCON tournament where Banyana Banyana were crowned champions of Africa for the first time in their history.
The 34-year-old has now been appointed as one of 33 referees that will take charge at the global event set to be hosted in Australia and New Zealand between July and August.
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