insert_link Namibia Fifa-accredited referee Vistoria Shangula prepares for CAF Women’s Champions League Vistoria Shangula (Photo: One Africa TV) FIFA-accredited international referee, Vistoria Shangula, has highlighted fitness as the most crucial requirement for referees to perform at their best. She emphasised that staying in top physical condition is essential to meet the rigorous demands of both local and international football governing bodies. Speaking to SportsOnOne, Shangula said that with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Champions League approaching, referees will face increased challenges […] today13 August, 2025
insert_link Local Nedbank for Good Series completes a successful tour of the northern region. The 2024 Nedbank for Good Series completed a successful series tour to Tsumeb and Oshakati this past fortnight, with the focus now shifting to the southern region in July and August. The first pit stop for the series was Tsumeb, where 46 golfers took to the tee on Saturday 8 June at the Tsumeb Golf Club. In the men’s division, Tsumeb’s defending champion, Videlis Hanganda, emerged […] today26 June, 2024
insert_link Africa The Moroccan referee who has overcome cultural barriers and gender stereotypes to make history at AFCON 2023 By Joel Omotto, bird story agency Bouchra Karboubi is blazing a trail through the beautiful game. While there has been a laudable increase in the number of female referees at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following the appointment of six women, only one has been given the mandate to officiate as a centre referee, with the rest working as either assistant referees or Video Assistant Referees […] today9 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Former Banyana Banyana captain scores major first at AFCON 2023 By Joel Omotto, bird story agency At the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), there has been a distinct female voice in the commentary box. For those who don't know, it's the voice of Amanda Dlamini, the former South African football national team captain and the first woman to commentate a game at the men’s AFCON. In yet another major score for women at this tournament, Dlamini’s […] today8 February, 2024
