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Who is Costa Rica v Germany referee Stéphanie Frappart, the trailblazing woman making history alongside all-female team

It is the first time a woman has taken charge of a men's World Cup game

Wales Online · Dec 1, 2022

FIFA accused of snubbing England referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor at World Cup

Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor are yet to officiate a fixture at the Qatar World Cup and FIFA have not confirmed when they will break their ducks

Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

World Cup history made as first female referees officiate at men's tournament

Stephanie Frappart and Salima Mukansanga are one of three women to be included on FIFA's list of 129 referees for the World Cup in Qatar, with Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita also set to officiate

Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup finals for first time

Stephanie Frappart of France, Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda and Yoshimi Yamashita from Japan have been included on FIFA’s official list.

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup for first time

Stephanie Frappart of France, Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda and Yoshimi Yamashita from Japan have been included on FIFA’s official list.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Kommetdieding: The 'people's horse' of South Africa wins big

We report on how Burkinabé refugeees who have fled jihadist violence have been trying to start new lives in Ivory Coast. Also, the "people's horse" Kommetdieding streaks to victory at the 2022 Cape Town Met. And Salima Mukansanga, the first woman referee to take charge at the Africa Cup of…

France 24 · Feb 10, 2022

Guinea-Bissau coup attempt: President says situation 'under control'

In tonight's edition: Guinea-Bissau's president says the situation is back under control after an attempted coup in the country. Earlier in the day, gunfire was heard at the presidential palace. Also, South Africa is coming out of its fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, with schools set to reopen. And…

France 24 · Feb 1, 2022

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 10

An all-female team officiated at the match between Guinea and Zimbabwe in Yaoundé. The Confederation of African Football was proud of the first. Zimbabwe also had something to cheer. Likewise Comoros.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 19, 2022