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The Plight of Namibia Soccer Referees

Despite insults, abusive language and sometimes life threats made towards referees in the Namibian soccer game, referees have continued to officiate during matches. Do referees officiate for the love of the game or for the love of money?

By Uruanaani Scara Johannes-Matundu - 30 July 2010 - Audio

Egyptian referee

Egypitan army officer Essam Abd El Fatah never wanted to be a referee as a young man. Now nine years after becoming a referee, the lieutenant colonel in the Egyptian army stands at the pinnacle of his football career.

By Hossam Alaidy - 27 July 2010 - Text

The woman in black

Marie Agnès Makengi Kapinga, otherwise known as Mère Malou, made a name for herself when she became the first international female football referee in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Joseph Moura - 5 May 2010 - Photo, Women and the beautiful game