The first woman to referee an Africa Cup of Nations match is confident it will soon become normal to see a female official in charge at the biggest men's international tournament on the continent. Salima Mukansanga made history when she took charge of the Group B clash between Guinea and Zimbabwe in Yaounde earlier this week. The previous 32 editions of the flagship African tournament from 1957 were refereed exclusively by men.

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