Premier League Assistant Referee Akil Howson shares his journey from grassroots football in Leicester to officiating at the highest level of the game. ⚽ In this Black History Month feature, Akil reflects on the local heroes who inspired him, the influence of trailblazing referee Uriah Rennie, and why representation continues to matter both on and off the pitch. 🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel – link in bio. @fa_refereeing | @fa_pgmol #LRCFABHM #bhm2025