Female refs in South Africa

WINDHOEK – Namibia has been assigned to officiate at the All Africa Games Women Football tie between South Africa and Angola on Saturday.

National referee instructor Boy Boy Ndjadila yesterday said that three female referees have been assigned to officiate at the match between the two southern African countries. The three referees are Anneta Jacobs (referee), Maria Amutenya (first assistant referee) and Emma Ashipala (second assistant referee).The trio will depart for South Africa tomorrow.Ndjadila said that the assignment of Namibia to officiate at that level is a clear testimony to the strides the country has made in football both locally and beyond.He said Namibia is growing from strength to strength and that this appointment is recognition from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the International Federation of Football Association (Fifa).The referees are expected back home on Sunday.* Meanwhile, a referees a beginners’ course will be held at the Windhoek College of Education (WCE) this month.Ndjadila said that they decided to target student teachers because football is being played countrywide including higher learning institutions.The beginners course is slated from March 12 to 16 at the teachers’ college.Ndjadila said a similar course is also planned for the University of Namibia (Unam) at a date yet to be confirmed.He added that the same course is planned for Kamanjab, Kunene Region from March 26 to 30.Referee hopefuls from Gobabis and Keetmanshoop will have a chance to attend the beginners’ course scheduled for early April.NampaThe three referees are Anneta Jacobs (referee), Maria Amutenya (first assistant referee) and Emma Ashipala (second assistant referee).The trio will depart for South Africa tomorrow.Ndjadila said that the assignment of Namibia to officiate at that level is a clear testimony to the strides the country has made in football both locally and beyond.He said Namibia is growing from strength to strength and that this appointment is recognition from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the International Federation of Football Association (Fifa).The referees are expected back home on Sunday.* Meanwhile, a referees a beginners’ course will be held at the Windhoek College of Education (WCE) this month.Ndjadila said that they decided to target student teachers because football is being played countrywide including higher learning institutions.The beginners course is slated from March 12 to 16 at the teachers’ college.Ndjadila said a similar course is also planned for the University of Namibia (Unam) at a date yet to be confirmed.He added that the same course is planned for Kamanjab, Kunene Region from March 26 to 30.Referee hopefuls from Gobabis and Keetmanshoop will have a chance to attend the beginners’ course scheduled for early April.Nampa