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Tanzania will be hosting the rest of Africa during the CAF U-17 Nations Cup next month and some women match officials have been handed the opportunity to make history in African football.
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The women are Tanzanian referee Jonesia Rukyaa Kabakama, and assistants Mary Wanjiru Njoroge from Kenya and Lidwine Rakotozafinoro from Madagascar.
They were among the pre-selected 29 referees and assistant referees who trained in Morocco from March 31 to April 4, according to CAF.
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In statement, CAF said one referee and two assistants will handle matches at the under-17 African Cup of Nations from April 14-28.
"The historic decision is a testament to CAF's commitment to developing women's football," CAF said on its website this week.
"It will also give women match officials a bigger platform to expose their talents and also gain experience."