Egyptian international referee Shahinda El-Maghrabi has achieved a new achievement in addition to her illustrious refereeing career. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has chosen her among the list of candidates to receive the award for the best referee in the world. This prestigious selection highlights the contributions of distinguished women in the world of refereeing, and reflects Shahinda’s unique position in this field.
The nomination of Shahenda Al-Maghrabi is considered a tangible achievement, as it places her among the best Arab and African arbitrators on the international scene, and facilitates her path to competing in the global arbitration arena, as she not only represents herself but also represents the women of Egypt and Africa at the professional level, which enhances the role of women in fields that were traditionally exclusive to men.
The nomination of Shahenda Al-Maghribi represents an important step to enhance the presence of Egyptian and Arab women in international sports forums, and this moment is a golden opportunity to mobilize support and vote for her, as the public’s support will contribute to highlighting female talent in multiple fields, which opens new horizons for women in the sport of football.
Shahinda Al-Maghrabi is one of the most prominent international female referees, and her record is full of great international participation, as she was chosen to referee in major tournaments such as the U-20 Women’s World Cup. She is also the first Egyptian woman to referee a match in the Egyptian Premier League for men as a field referee, which reflects her deservingness to reach this position.
