Nigerian referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye has been chosen as one of the 18 officials by CAF to officiate at the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to be hosted in Morocco from July 5 to 26, 2025.
Akintoye, associated with the Lagos State Football Referees Council, secured her position due to her outstanding performance during the recent WAFCON preparatory course held in Cairo, Egypt.
This course included extensive technical assessments, fitness evaluations, and decision-making exercises carried out in match-like scenarios.
Her selection is a significant achievement in her refereeing career, placing her among the elite referees from across the continent, including well-known individuals like Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga.
Having received her FIFA referee badge in 2021, Akintoye has officiated at prestigious tournaments such as the WAFU Women’s Champions League and the CAF Women’s Champions League.
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WAFCON 2025 will showcase the top women’s national teams in Africa, and Akintoye’s appointment signifies Nigeria’s increasing influence in promoting high-quality female referees on the continent.
Yemisi has gained recognition as she was acknowledged by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as one of the distinguished referees selected for advanced training prior to the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
As reported by footballlive, CAF organized the training course that took place from June 9 to June 13, 2024, in Morocco, the venue for the biennial tournament.
It was noted that Akintoye was the sole Nigerian included on the prestigious list, reinforcing her standing as one of Africa’s leading referees. This training initiative aimed to uphold the highest standards of officiating for the forthcoming tournament.
