Uhuru Cup Final: ZIFA Defends “Jittery” Female Referee
20 April 2021
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Tinashe Sambiri|Irate soccer fans have castigated referee Grace Gimo for ruining the Independence Cup Final between traditional rivals Dynamos and Highlanders.

Gimo, described as one of the best referees in the country, was problably overawed by the big match.

According to soccer analysts, Gimo was a ball of nerves throughout the match, making glaring blunders in the process.

However, ZIFA has defended Gimo’s performance.

Zifa referees committee chairman, Brighton Malandule said the criticism of Gimo was “unfortunate and bordering on gender stereotyping.”

” I know there are mixed reactions on her performance but Grace is one of the best referees in the country. At FIFA there are no female or no male referees, there is no gender discrimination, the referees are chosen based on competence not gender.

We want to say that as a committee that we categorically condemn the abuse that was directed at the match official. I am still to see the match commissioner’s report and if indeed there was abuse, we are going to take action against the players found guilty,” Malandule told an online sports publication.

Grace Gimo