The initiative has coincided with notable achievements on the pitch. The Sierra Leone women’s national team clinched the West African Football Association Regional Cup in June, while national champions RAM Kamara FC made their debut in the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers.
The country’s Women’s Premier League, which comprises 12 teams, is fully funded by the government. Teima believes the programme has significantly elevated Sierra Leone’s profile in women’s football across West Africa.
“The support for women’s football from grassroots to professional level has put Sierra Leone on the map and created opportunities for young female athletes to shine,” Teima said.
–ChannelAfrica–
