David GOMBE
CAF Elite A referee Shamirah Nabadda has been selected for the 2023 African Women’s Champions League taking place in Cote d’Ivoire from November 5th- 19th.
The Ugandan was one of the 17 referees shortlisted across Africa.
The development was confirmed by the Confederation of African Football on Saturday.
Nabadda will be at tournament alongside other elite referees on the African continent.
The Ugandan will be officiating at her second Women’s Champions League tournament and last year, she was the fourth official in the final.
She has also officiated at All Africa Games in Morocco, WAFCON 2022 as well as in the CECAFA tournaments.
This year, Nabadda became the first ever female referee to officiate the Uganda Cup final that was held in Lira between Vipers SC and Police FC.
Salma Musasanga of Rwanda who was the first African woman Referee to officiate at the men’s World Cup is also among those selected
