Akhona Makalima set to fly SA flag high at FIFA Women's World Cup

Akhona Makalima is set to fly the South African flag high at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup as she has been selected as one of the officials for the tournament. 

Makalima will be one of four African referees in the tournament that is set to take place in Australia and New Zealand in July and August this year. 

The 34-year-old made headlines as she officiated in football matches in the DStv Premiership after her big break back in 2014, and more recently, in CAF Champions League matches.

She is revered as one of South Africa's finest referees and is no stranger to big tournaments as she was part of the 2022 WAFCON tournament, where Banyana Banyana were crowned champions of Africa for the first time in their history.

South African referee Akhona Makalima has been appointed to officiate at the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup #SSFootball