A collaborative women’s football coaching workshop kicked off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. This initiative, organized by the CAF Women’s Football Department and the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF), brought together 32 coaches – 16 each from Africa and Saudi Arabia.
The workshop aims to elevate the skills and knowledge of these coaches, who lead or assist in coaching senior or junior women’s national teams.
This aligns with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last year by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and SAFF President Yasser Al Misehal. The MoU focuses on boosting football competitiveness and developing skills for administrators.
Beyond just technical and tactical aspects, the workshop delves into team management, leadership, communication, physical fitness, and the specificities of training women’s teams. This fosters a sense of community and interaction between coaches from both regions.
“This workshop showcases CAF’s commitment to empowering women in football,” said CAF’s Head of Women’s Football, Meskerem Tadesse Goshime. “It emphasizes our dedication, alongside SAFF, to fair opportunities and inclusivity.”
The workshop targets coaches with CAF B licenses or higher, offering them a unique opportunity to grow beyond the technical aspects of the game. The goal is to motivate them, give them well-deserved recognition, and see them take on more leadership roles in the future.
The list of participating African coaches includes:
Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisan (Botswana), Ininahazwe Belyse (Burundi), Simephi Mamba (Eswatini), Bernice Adutumwaa Kyeremeh (Ghana), Jackline Juma (Kenya), Beldine Lilian Odemba (Kenya), Elizabeth Yelimala (Lesotho), Selamawit Zeray (Liberia), Kebeh G. Lamine (Liberia), Uerikondjera Mammie Kasaona (Namibia), Adanna Gloria Nwanire (Nigeria), Thinasonke Mbuli (South Africa), Kaï Tomety (Togo), Ahumuza Colines (Uganda), Naomi phiri (Zambia), Florence Nkatya Mwila (Zambia).
Credit: CAF
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