Nigerian referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye has been selected by CAF as one of 18 officials for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), slated for July 5–26 in Morocco.
- Akintoye earned her FIFA badge in 2020.
- She's a member of the Lagos State Football Referees Council.
- Recently passed rigorous CAF prep tests in Cairo.
- Has officiated in the CAF Women’s Champions League and WAFU tournaments.
- Nigeria’s Super Falcons are in Group B alongside Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria.
Akintoye’s rise is a nod to Nigeria’s growing influence in African women’s football, not just in play, but officiating too. With the Super Falcons eyeing a 10th title, a Nigerian presence among the referees reinforces the nation’s footprint on and off the pitch.
Her appointment is not just a personal milestone, but a moment of national pride and a reminder that excellence in sports isn’t confined to the scoreboard.
