The Confederation of African football (CAF) has announced Nigerian Woman, Mimisen Lyorhe, as one of three women assistant referees for the African Nations Championship.
In preparation for the tournament, which has been scheduled to start by January 16, 2021.
CAF selected two Nigerians as assistant referees at the tournament including a woman.
This is to confirm Its decision to include women in men’s competition.
The two Nigerians named by the referees committee are Samuel Pwadutakam and Mimisen Lyorhe, who was listed as one of three women assistant referees for the tournament.
See list of other referees here: