Bouchra Karboubi, was crowned last Thursday with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum prize for sporting excellence as “best Arab football referee”. The ceremony took place in the “Al Jumeirah” area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This prestigious Arab distinction recognizes the leadership and excellence demonstrated by Bouchra Karboubi as the first professional referee to officiate international football matches in globally recognized tournaments, such as the Men’s African Cup of Nations and the Women’s World Cup, as well as her participation in the refereeing of the Moroccan Throne Cup final. Bouchra Karboubi combines his professional duties as a police officer of inspector rank working at the Regional Directorate of Judicial Police of Meknes, with wearing the professional badge as an international arbitrator. She innovatively leads Moroccan female participation in the field of football refereeing, thus contributing to the Moroccan journey of excellence in this sporting field.” It should be noted that Bouchra Karoubi is currently preparing to participate in the final stages of the African Cup of Nations which will take place in Ivory Coast in January 2024, as the main referee at all stages of this continental competition.
source: fr.le7tv.ma
