Burundi’s Cynthia Ishimwe has made ground-breaking history becoming the first woman to officiate a match at the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Vilankulo on Monday, 24 October 2022.
Ishimwe was one of the match officials in the fixture between Senegal and Madagascar.
This milestone is one for the books as women match officials in Africa continue to break glass ceilings and putting Africa on the global stage.
Speaking on this milestone, Ishimwe said:
“When I found out that I was going to officiate at the Beach Soccer AFCON, I couldn’t hide my excitement. It is a great privilege to be chosen for the finals of an Africa Cup of Nations and this adventure has been nothing else than enriching.” – Cynthia Ishimwe, the first woman to officiate a match at the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations
“Moreover,” she continued, “I am surrounded by experienced referees who do not hesitate to share their knowledge. They push me to improve myself and give the best of me. I feel totally integrated and the atmosphere is very good within the group,” Ishimwe revealed to CAF.
Photo 1 Caption: Burundi’s Cynthia Ishimwe has made ground-breaking history becoming the first woman to officiate a match at the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Vilankulo on Monday, 24 October 2022. Photo: CAFWomen (Twitter)
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