rebecca welch

Akhona Makalima is set to etch her name in history, by becoming the first woman to officiate at the Africa Cup of Nations. Makalima was listed amongst referees for the tournament, and she has earned her place at the 2023 AFCON due to her impressive showing since she began refereeing. Akhona...

Rebecca Welch penned her name in history on Saturday, December 23, 2023, when she became the first woman to referee a Premier League encounter. Welch officiated the game involving Fulham and Burnley, which ended 2-0 in favor of the away side. Rebecca Welch became a referee in 2010 when she did...

Rebecca Welch penned her name in history on Saturday, December 23, 2023, when she became the first woman to referee a Premier League encounter. Welch officiated the game involving Fulham and Burnley, which ended 2-0 in favor of the away side. Rebecca Welch became a referee in 2010 when she did...

Rebecca Welch has made history by becoming the first female referee to officiate a Premier League game. The English Premier League announced this landmark appointment on their official website on Thursday, December 14. Meanwhile, The Sun recalled when Welch was delighted to get grief while...

Premier League has announced Sam Allison as the first black referee in the league since Uriah Rennie, who officiated for 11 years until 2008. The 42-year-old will referee the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Luton Town on Boxing Day, Tuesday, December 26. Sam Allison's...

Two teenagers have been apprehended for alleged misogynistic chanting towards Welsh referee Rebecca Welch. The incident occurred during Birmingham City's Championship encounter against Sheffield Wednesday on November 25, 2023. The game which went down at St Andrew's ended 2-1, with manager...