This year's Afcon is in full swing, with the knockout rounds of the last 16 already underway, and it's worth mentioning that the final round of the group stage has seen a historic moment, with women's licensing laws for the first time, showing that African soccer is going to be in line with international standards.
Zimbabwe's final Group B match against Ghana marks a new milestone for the tournament, as referee Maijane Singa is the first woman to officiate at the African Cup of Nations since its inception in 1957. The 35-year-old is a Rwandan national and has extensive legal experience, including being a referee for the 2019 Women's International Cup.
Meijinga said she had a special mission in taking part in this year's Africa Cup of Nations: "I hope to use the Africa Cup of Nations as an opportunity to promote women's licensing laws, and this is only the beginning.
As for the comments that there is a transfer of benefits behind Mui Kan Singha's role as a player in this year's African Cup of Nations, she denied that it is not due to a link of benefits or occasional, but a due right and an honor for me and the other female players to have the opportunity and the ability to play on the international stage.
