The rise of international women referees
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Rachel Zihindula is a 24-year-old Congolese referee who began her career between 2015 and 2016 at the Goma Urban Football Association (EUFGO). She began by training as a referee at a local level, eventually officiating in her first match between 2017 and 2018 at the Stade de l'Unité in Goma. In January 2023, she joined FIFA's list of Congolese international referees.