Malawi ref Kwimbira to officiate at Fifa World Cup in Canada

April 1, 2015 Yankho Msukwa -Nyasa Times 42 Comments

Lady luck continues to smile on Malawian referee Bernadetter Kwimbira as she has been selected to officiate at a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 this June in Canada, North America.

Bernadettar Kwimbira-Mzika
Bernadettar Kwimbira-

FIFA has selected Kwimbira to be part of the tournament’s officiating team because of personality and quality in terms of football understanding by being able to read the game and the team’s tactical approaches towards each match.

She will be the first Malawian to officiate FIFA World Cup tournament.

Last year, Kwimbira also became the first Malawian to officiate at the African Women’s championship held in Namibia, Youth Olympics in China and CAF Elite A course in Egypt.

Moffat Champiti was the last Malawian assistant referee who participated in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

“It feels good to be part of high profile tournament,” said Kwimbira.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Referees Development Officer Maxwell Mtonga observed that Kwimbira’s involvement in previous high profile tournaments has put Malawi on the map.

“Her education has contributed a lot. She underwent a computer analysis of match situations at CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt and emerged number one in her class,” said Mtonga.

Kwimbira, mother of two and an employee of the University of Malawi (Unima) in Zomba, is also pursuing a degree.

Other African referees heading to Canada are Gladys Lengwe from Zambia, Dambou from Raissa from Cameroun and Tafesse Ledya-Ethiopia.

While assistant referees picked from Africa are Dzodope Ayawa Mana from Togo, Rakotozafinoro Lidwine Peladie from Madagascar and Moroccan Oulhaj Souad.

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42 replies on “Malawi ref Kwimbira to officiate at Fifa World Cup in Canada”

  4. LAST TIME I CAME IN YOUR OFFICE TO CONGRATULATE YOU!!!! NOW I DO SEND MY CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE HERE!!!! CONGRATULATIONS BERNADETTER!!!!!!!!

  7. You look cute, healthy and of a strong personality. It does not come on a silver platter! It is all about your choices and priorities. You make yourself and family proud. I hope that goodness continues to be kind on you and that you celebrate and enjoy being a woman. Celebrate Life!

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    Congratulations n good luck! It shows that education has an impact on refereeing. Let others emmulate that.

  20. Point of correction Benadetha is mlomwe by tribe. Capable people do not come only from the home of Nyapapis ie Karonga.

  27. Keep it up Bernadettar. Pursuing a degree while officiating at an international level is not a joke. Good luck.

  28. Ameneyo ndi mwana wa Nambisa pa Miyombo Ku Karonga. Encourage intermarriages you will produce real Malawians like this one. Inbreeding will always bring long time defects !!

    1. I think you are right. Yo mwisukulu Mbisa pa kwao pali chigayo as we go kwa Mwenitete ku right uku. Am very happy for your achievement Bernadettar. Congratulations

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