🏆 New Egyptian Refereeing Appearance at Women’s AFCON
Egyptian refereeing continues to make its mark at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations currently being held in Morocco, after CAF’s Refereeing Committee announced the appointment of three Egyptian officials as part of the team handling the Mali vs Ghana match in the third round of the continental tournament.
The appointment highlights the growing confidence in Egyptian referees at the African level, especially after their successful performances in major competitions in recent years.
⚽ Three Egyptians Included in Mali vs Ghana Refereeing Team
The refereeing committee selected Hossam Ezzab Haggag, Shahenda El-Maghraby, and Yara Atef to participate in officiating the important match between Mali and Ghana at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Morocco.
The match will kick off at 11:00 PM Cairo time on Thursday as part of the third round of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The selection represents another achievement for Egyptian refereeing at continental tournaments, with Egyptian officials taking important roles during the competition.
👩⚖️ Full Refereeing Team Details for Mali vs Ghana
The match refereeing team includes South African referee Akhona Zenith Makhalima as the main referee.
She will be assisted by:
South African Quincy Claudia Victoria as first assistant referee.
Egyptian Yara Atef as second assistant referee.
Egyptian Shahenda El-Maghraby as fourth official.
Huda Afifi as reserve assistant referee.
Leticia Antonella Viana as VAR referee.
Egyptian Hossam Ezzab Haggag as VAR assistant.
The presence of multiple Egyptian officials reflects the progress of Egyptian refereeing, especially in women’s football competitions.
🔥 Third Appearance for the Egyptian Trio in the Tournament
This marks the third appearance for the Egyptian trio at the current Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after previously participating in other matches during the competition.
The achievement confirms the successful presence of Egyptian referees at the tournament and highlights the level of trust placed in their abilities.
It also provides further motivation for the development of Egyptian refereeing and its growing role in African and international competitions.
🌍 Increasing African Confidence in Egyptian Referees
Egyptian refereeing has enjoyed a growing presence in various African competitions recently, both in men’s and women’s tournaments.
The selection of Egyptian officials for important matches comes as a result of their technical quality, discipline, and ability to handle pressure in major continental games.
The Egyptian trio aims to deliver a strong performance in the Mali vs Ghana match and continue representing Egyptian refereeing with distinction.
🏁 Conclusion
The continued participation of Egyptian referees in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco represents another success for Egyptian refereeing on the continental stage.
With every new appearance, Egyptian officials prove their ability to compete at the highest levels while aiming for more international opportunities in the future. ⭐⚽


