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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Fifa has appointed Kenyan referee Mary Njoroge to officiate the Women’s World Cup Play-off, 2023, in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

She has been selected amongst 29 others across the world.<\/p>\n

This is not the first time she has been selected for the role. She officiated the Fifa Women\u2019s World Cup in France from June 7-July 7, 2019.<\/p>\n

Njoroge said the timing for her selection is perfect and came at a better time.<\/p>\n

“This is God. We needed something to give us hope after a very difficult period in our refereeing career and this is it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She joins Peter Kamaku in the international assignment. Kamaku was picked to officiate at Africa Nations Championship (Chan) in Algeria on December 6.<\/p>\n

Their appointment came after Kenya were left out in international football assignments for more than a year following Fifa ban.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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