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First AFCON female referee Salima Mukansanga on making football history

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Salima Mukansanga, 33, became the first female referee to officiate a game at the Africa Cup of Nations when she oversaw the Zimbabwe-Guinea tie in this year's group stage. She sat down with FRANCE 24's James Vasina to tell us more about her journey and what her experience means for women in the male-dominated world of football.

Added on the 02/02/2022 16:45:00 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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