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SA Match Officials Heading To Egypt

Three South African match officials, Luxolo Badi, Abongile Tom and Akhona Makalima will be out in Egypt for the upcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations. Not only Amajita that will fly the South African flag at the U20 AFCON that is set to kickoff end of this month in Egypt,...

Hlungwani Assesses Letlapa Red For Vilakazi Tackle

Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has applauded Akhona Makalima for her bravery in issuing a red card in the match between Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United at the weekend. Babina Noko were reduced to 10 men in the 84th minute when Vuyo Letlapa was given his marching orders for a...

SA Match Officials In CAF Professional Course

Two South African match officials Abongile Tom and Akhona Makalima, are out of the country for the CAF Professional Course. The duo has been representing SAFA in world football in recent times. In August last year, Makalima was part of the FIFA Women's U20 World Cup. They were also part...

SA Match Officials Named For CAF Super Cup Final

Two South African match officials Abongile Tom and Akhona Makalima have been named for the CAF Super Cup final between Al Ahly SC and Zamalek SC. The duo has been doing a lot of international football in recent years, and in January formed part of the three South African match...

SA Ref Flying Flag High In Europe

FIFA accredited referee Akhona Makalima continues to fly the South African flag high, and is one just two African referees currently in France for the U23 Maurice Revello Tournament, formerly known as the Toulon Tournament. Makalima has been part of the FIFA refereeing panel since 2014, which means she gets...

SA Match Officials In Last 16 Action

South African match officials Abongile Tom and Akhona Makalima will be involved in Sunday's last 16 games at the African Cup Of Nations. Highly rated Tom will be officiating his third match in the AFCON finals after making his debut two weeks ago in a 1-1 draw between Nigeria and...

Two South Africans To Officiate At AFCON Finals

South Africa's highly rated official Abongile Tom has been listed as one of 26 referees that will officiate in the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast between next month and February.   Tom will be joined by Akhona Makalima from South Africa, who will be part of the...

Three SA Refs Selected For AFCON Finals

South African referees Abongile Tom, Zakhele Siwela and Akhona Makalima have been invited for the Africa Cup of Nations finals course, CAF confirmed. All three of them have a big chance to represent Mzansi at the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast next year. The highly-rated trio has been in...

Exclusive: Two SA Match Officials Earn CAF Contracts

The Confederation of African Football has given 25 match officials professional contracts, including two South African referees.  CAF took another step towards growing African football after giving 25 match officials contracts, 20 males and five females, pro contracts. The match officials were informed three days ago by CAF, and the contracts...

SA Ref Appointed For 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup

South African referee Akhona Makalima has been selected as one of the officials for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Makalima who's made headlines after officiating DStv Premiership and CAF Champions League games over the last 12 months is ranked as one of the finest referees in Africa. She was part...

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