Egyptian Refereeing Team to Lead Opening Match of North Africa Women’s U17 Championship

The North African Football Union’s Refereeing Committee has selected an Egyptian refereeing team to officiate the opening match of the North Africa Women’s U17 Championship between Tunisia and Libya, highlighting the growing confidence in Egyptian referees at regional competitions.

  Sat , July 18 2026 / 05:24 PM Updated At: 2026-07-18 17:24:10

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Egyptian Whistle Opens North Africa Women’s U17 Championship 🏆✨

The attention of women’s football fans across North Africa turns toward the start of the North Africa Women’s U17 Championship, with a special Egyptian presence in the opening match through the refereeing team selected to manage the Tunisia vs Libya clash. ⚽

The appointment of an Egyptian refereeing team for the tournament opener reflects the strong position Egyptian female referees have reached in recent years, after proving their ability to handle major matches with high efficiency at both domestic and regional levels. ⭐

📢 Details of the Egyptian Refereeing Team

The North African Football Union Refereeing Committee assigned the task of managing the Tunisia and Libya opening match to an Egyptian refereeing team featuring several referees with experience in women’s football competitions.

The team consists of:

🔹 Asmaa Nassar: Main referee, responsible for managing the match and making the key decisions on the field.

🔹 Menna El-Saeed: First assistant referee, helping monitor offside situations and close plays near the sidelines.

🔹 Norhan Hedaya: Second assistant referee, contributing to the smooth running of the match and monitoring game situations.

🔹 Naila Bernaki from Morocco: Fourth official, responsible for assisting with match organization and administrative procedures.

The Egyptian refereeing team hopes to deliver a strong performance during the opening match and contribute to the successful start of the championship. 🔥

🏟️ Tunisia vs Libya Match Date

The Tunisia vs Libya encounter is scheduled to take place today, Saturday, as part of the opening round of the North Africa Women’s U17 Championship.

The match will kick off at 7:30 PM Cairo time at Ariana Stadium in Tunisia, with great anticipation from participating teams and followers of women’s football in the region. ⚽

The participating teams are aiming for a strong start to the tournament, which represents an important opportunity to discover young talents and support the development of women’s football in North Africa.

🌍 An Important Tournament for Discovering New Talents

The North Africa Women’s U17 Championship represents a key stage in preparing young female players, giving them the chance to gain international experience and develop the skills needed to compete at higher levels.

The tournament also provides technical staff with an opportunity to follow promising talents who could become future stars for their national teams in the coming years, especially with the growing interest in developing women’s football across Africa. 🏆

The refereeing aspect also holds great importance in these competitions, as sports federations continue to provide more opportunities for young female referees to prove their abilities, which is reflected in the decision to appoint the Egyptian team for the opening match.

⭐ New Confidence in Egyptian Women’s Refereeing

Egyptian women’s refereeing continues to make significant progress in recent years, with female referees becoming increasingly present in regional tournaments, reflecting the development of training and preparation programs.

The appointment of Asmaa Nassar and her team to officiate the opening match of the North Africa Women’s U17 Championship represents another important step in their careers and an opportunity to showcase the level reached by Egyptian referees on the international stage. ✨

🏁 A Promising Start to a Competitive Championship

Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament amid expectations of strong matches between the participating teams, while the Egyptian refereeing team will be under the spotlight during the opening game.

As the competition begins, the teams are looking to present their best performances, while the Egyptian officials aim to leave a positive mark and continue the strong presence of Egyptian refereeing in various sporting events. ⚽

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