Ghana’s growing influence in African football officiating has received another boost, as two of the nation’s top female referees have been appointed to handle games at the upcoming CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers 2025 in Ivory Coast.

FIFA referees Rita Ama Boateng Nkansah and Patricia Kyeraa have been officially named among the match officials for the competition, which kicks off in Yamoussoukro from August 23 to September 5, 2025.

The prestigious appointment highlights Ghana’s reputation for producing highly respected referees and further cements the country’s strong representation on the continental stage.

For Nkansah and Kyeraa, this opportunity marks another career milestone as they prepare to officiate at one of Africa’s premier women’s club football tournaments.