Natacha Konan
| Full name | Akissi Natacha Gérardine Konan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
1990 or 1991 (age 33–34) San Pedro, Ivory Coast | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| Côte d'Ivoire Women's Championship | Referee | ||
| Côte d'Ivoire Women's Cup | Referee | ||
| Coupe de Côte d'Ivoire | Referee | ||
| 2023– | CAF Women's Champions League | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2022– | FIFA listed | Referee | |
| 2023 | African Games | Referee | |
| 2024 | FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup | Referee | |
| 2025 | U-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Referee | |
| 2025 | Women's Africa Cup of Nations | Referee | |
Akissi Natacha Gérardine Konan, commonly known as Natacha Konan is an Ivorian football referee and former player. She has been on the FIFA International Referees List since 2022.[1]
Career
Following a decade-long career as a left-back at Club Olympique de San Pédro, Konan chose to pursue refereeing.[2] Following her nomination to the FIFA International Referees List in 2022, she took charge of various national team and World Cup qualifying fixtures.[3] She became the first Ivorian referee to officiate at a FIFA women's tournament after being selected for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia.[4] In June 2025, she was appointed to officiate at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, her first appointment at a senior-level international tournament, following prior experience in senior domestic matches and youth competitions.[5]
Controversy
In April 2024, Konan gained national attention during a Coupe de Côte d'Ivoire round of 16 match between Africa Sports and Stade d'Abidjan. While officiating the game, she issued a red card to Clément Kanouté, who reacted angrily. In response, Konan lost her composure and struck the player, knocking him to the ground.[6][7] Following the incident, she received a warning and a four-match suspension.
References
- ^ "CAN féminine TotalEnergies Maroc 2024 : Konan Akissi Natacha, le visage de l'arbitrage ivoirien". lepatriote.ci. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Koffi, Sandra Manuella (22 June 2024). "Natacha Konan Akissi : Première arbitre ivoirienne à la Coupe du Monde U20 en Colombie". pulse.ci. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Konan Akissi, L'arbitre Ivoirienne qui rêve de siffler une finale de Coupe du monde". ami-sportif.com. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Yah, Chamade (22 June 2024). "Mondial féminin U20 : Natacha Akissi Konan va représenter la Côte d'Ivoire". sport-ivoire.ci. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ APayne (12 June 2025). "CAN féminine 2025 : l'arbitre ivoirienne Akissi Natacha Konan retenue". stadivoire.com. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Dou, Nicaise (14 April 2024). "Coupe Nationale : Altercation entre l'arbitre Konan Natacha et Kanouté Clément. Toute la vérité sur l'expulsion de Kanouté Clément". lavenir.ci. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Chance, Waly (14 April 2024). "Football/ Coupe Nationale: L'Arbitre Konan Akissi Natacha Frappe Violemment un Joueur de l'Africa Sports". ami-sportif.com. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
External links
- Natacha Konan at Global Sports Archive
- Profile at Soccerway.com
- Profile at WorldFootball.net