Aminata Fullah becomes first Sierra Leonean referee in men’s U20 qualifying match
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierraloaded
Aminata Fullah has become the first Sierra Leonean centre referee to officiate a men’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifying match, during the game between Liberia and Gambia at the WAFU Zone A tournament in Mali on 15 October 2026. The appointment marks a new stage in her career, after she officiated at a women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Sierraloaded reports.
Aminata Fullah has become the first Sierra Leonean referee to officiate as the centre referee in a men’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualifying match. She officiated on Thursday 15 October in the opening match between Liberia and Gambia at the WAFU Zone A U20 tournament in Mali, Sierraloaded reports.
Fullah had already become the first Sierra Leonean referee to officiate at a women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the media outlet said. The new appointment marks a step forward for the representation of women in men’s football refereeing in Sierra Leone.
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