From Player to Referee: Yemisi Eunice Akintoye’s Story at 1xCup

In football, every match needs players, coaches and fans. But it also needs people who understand the rules, manage pressure and protect the rhythm of the game.

For Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, refereeing became a way to stay close to football and help the game become more disciplined, fair and professional.

Yemisi is an ex-footballer, a graduate of the University of Lagos, where she studied Human…