African Referees set to shine at FIFA U-17 Womenâ??s World Cup Morocco 2025â?¢

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be proudly represented at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025â„¢, set to take place from 17 October to 8 November this year.

A strong lineup of African referees and assistant referees has been appointed by FIFA, underlining the continent’s growing influence in the global officiating arena - particularly in the women’s game.

Among the 18 referees selected from around the World are two accomplished African officials: Josephine Wanjiru from Kenya and Yacine Samassa of Mauritania.

Their inclusion reflects years of dedication, development, and consistently excellent performances in high-profile competitions.

These trailblazing women have become key figures in African refereeing and continue to inspire a new generation of officials.

They will be joined by four assistant referees from across the continent: Egypt’s Yara Atef, Rwanda’s Alice Umutesi, Burundi’s Fides Bangurambona, and Senegal’s Tabara Mbodji.

This talented group further demonstrates the depth and quality of female officiating talent emerging from Africa, a testament to CAF’s focused efforts in referee development and gender inclusion.

The selection of six African match officials to one of FIFA’s flagship women’s tournaments represents a milestone in Africa’s journey toward equality and excellence in football.

It also affirms FIFA’s commitment to promoting global diversity and inclusion in football governance and operations.

As Morocco prepares to host the tournament, the presence of these referees adds another layer of African pride, making this edition a landmark event for the continent and a powerful platform for the celebration of talent, unity, and progress.

Below is the 18 referees selected across the globe:

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