Nigerian elite referee and FIFA badge, YEMISI AKINTOYE, has been selected for the 2023 African Women’s Champions League taking place in Cote d’Ivoire from November 5 to November 19.

A statement by the Confederation of African Football confirmed AKINTOYE’s participation alongside other referees at the 2023 African Women’s Champions League.

She was one of the 17 referees shortlisted across Africa and one of the 12 selected after an intensive one-week pre-tournament course.