HISTORY-MAKING FIFA referee Diana Chikotesha got a surprise show of support from her family, fellow referees, sports administrators, and football lovers when she arrived home from Ivory Coast after officiating Sunday’s 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The assistant referee made history when she became the first female on-pitch match official to feature in a men’s AFCON final. Speaking upon arrival at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) Chikotesha said officiating at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was a thrilling experience and never expected to officiate in the final. “Thank you for the support that I have received from Zambians. I have been following, and it has been overwhelming. It was a thrilling experience. Officiating in the...