A talented Kenyan referee Mary Njoroge has been selected as part of a distinguished group of officials for the highly anticipated 2023 Women's World Cup. Alongside 33 referees, 55 assistant referees, and 19 video match officials (VMOs), Mary Njoroge's inclusion underscores her remarkable abilities and places her among the esteemed officials entrusted with officiating matches at this prestigious global tournament. Her selection is a testament to her exceptional skills and recognition of her contributions to the world of refereeing.
Australia and New Zealand will co-host the women's World Cup from July 20 to August 20, 2023, and Njoroge expressed her elation on the achievement, "I am happy beyond words. This is a dream coming true. I thank God".
Njoroge, according to FKF CEO Barry Otieno, was an example of the caliber of Kenyan authorities, "We are happy for Mary. She deserves it. Assignments like this show that we have quality officials in our country, and in our leagues and competitions."
In a groundbreaking move, CAF made history in 2019 by including female referees in men's tournaments for the first time at the Under-17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Tanzania. Among the referees on the list was Mary Njoroge, who contributed to this significant milestone.
Further showcasing their talent and capabilities, Mary Njoroge and Gilbert Cheruiyot were selected to officiate matches during the 2020 FIFA Men's and Women's Olympic Football Tournament in 2021.
Continuing her impressive journey, Mary Njoroge received the honor of officiating the CAF Confederation Cup group stage clash between Zambia's NAPSA Stars and Cameroon's Coton Sport in early 2021. Her selection for such prestigious matches demonstrates her growing stature as a respected referee.
