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'Everyone shouted at me' - Benin's Tempa Ndah reflects on her 'hard' refereeing career

The former Beninese referee officiated at several major tournaments and has spared her time to share her rough path to the top

Tempa Nadh admits she is still excited about her fantastic breakthrough in her refereeing career after officiating at many football competitions on the continent and the global stage.

The 47-year-old, who hailed from the Benin Republic enjoyed an incredible journey in refereeing since officiating her first international match in 2003 before she decided to call time on her career in 2017.

During her 14-year stint, the Beninese international referee officiated at six Africa Women's Cup of Nations, two Olympic Games and six Women's World Cup tournaments, including an U20 event.