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Akhona Makalima during the DStv Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on May 25, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Akhona Makalima says the key to growing as a match official is to improve every day

With match officials coming under fire in recent times from fans and club officials alike, FIFA and CAF accredited South African referee, Akhona Makalima says she is not intimidated.

Match official Akhona Makalima during the Motsepe Foundation Championship match between Magesi FC and Platinum City Rovers at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Polokwane, South

Akhona Makalima has set her sights on the next World Cup tournaments

Trailblazing FIFA-accredited referee, Akhona Makalima, has set her sights on the next big assignment – the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the host nation for the latter event is yet to be announced.

South African female referee Akhona Makalima

Akhona Makalima backs Banyana Banyana to overcome Nigeria’s Super Falcons

South African referee Akhona Makalima says Banyana Banyana’s performance in recent times has raised the standard of the women’s game in South Africa, and has inspired the next generation of female footballers.

South African female referee Akhona Makalima

VAR a necessary tool – PSL referee Akhona Makalima

Highly rated PSL referee Akhona Makalima is relishing the opportunity to be part of the VAR team at the AFCON, describing football’s most recent technology as a necessary tool.

SA referee Akhoma Makalima

Akhona Makalima 'overwhelmed with emotions' after FIFA Women's World Cup nod

Referee Akhona Makalima is the only South African representative among the list of match officials selected for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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